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Upcoming U-Act Meetings:
U-act General meetings are always the 2nd Sun. of each month, usually from 4-6 pm.
U-act General meetings are always the 2nd Sun. of each month, usually from 4-6 pm.
With an exception or 2 when MAJOR holidays fall on that Sunday.
Sept. 13, 4-5:30 pm, U-Act Membership Meeting!
With an exception or 2 when MAJOR holidays fall on that Sunday.
Sept. 13, 4-5:30 pm, U-Act Membership Meeting!
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U-Act Action Newsletter 8-18-26
U-Act Action Newsletter 8-18-26
~ ACTIONS ~
~ ACTIONS ~
Support U-Act. 13 days to raise $300!
Good news: U-Act (Ulster Activists) is currently eligible through Indivisible for a matching grant of $300. We would need to raise that amount ourselves before August 31st. The money we raised in the past has paid for our regular monthly and annual expenses, and allowed us to buy items that support our work (ie: a canopy, banners, supplies related to written materials, and food for our events). We're hoping to purchase other items in the future, including U-Act lawn signs and maybe even a billboard ((dream big!), and continue to plan new events.
Please help U-Act in this fundraising drive. Any amount will be appreciated. We are a group of people who care a lot about our community and our country. Here's the link for donations:
LINK TO DONATE: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/indivisibleuact1346686588
Election Reform: Make a Difference- Webinar, Call to Hochul
1. Webinar: Redistricting and Gerrymandering 101
Do not understand how redistricting can impact our votes in New York? Do not understand how redistricting relates to gerrymandering? Be informed and knowledgeable. Register for the webinar at the website below. The webinar is on August 26th from 6:30 to 8:30pm EST
Link: https://tinyurl.com/aug26lnyvredistrictinginfo.
2. Call Hochul: Time Extender for polling place disruptions A5846A/S4602A
Provides remedies for disrupted voting times and locations during elections. It has passed both Houses in the NYS Legislature! Needs Governor’s signature before the Mid-term elections in November. - Call Governor Hochul (518) 474-8390
- E-mail https://www.governor.ny.gov/content/governor-contact-form
Environment: Actions From Riverkeeper
These Riverkeeper alert actions will only take a few moments. Choose one or two, or maybe all, to help Riverkeeper in its mission to continue the work of making our Hudson river clean, and even protecting our eels. Who knew we'd be advocating for eels!
Speaking of advocating, we are looking for people who are passionate about the environment to serve on our committee. Please contact Kitty for info at planbkb@gmail.com
Healthcare: Complete Sarahanna's Survey-
Join one of her Town Halls (next one 8-25). The average New Yorker family paid $27,188¹ for health insurance in 2024, and 740,000 New Yorkers have medical debt.² The New York Health Act would provide universal healthcare coverage, eliminate co-pays, deductions, premiums, and provider networks—and save the state $16.8 billion per year³. Assembly Member Sarahanna Shrestha has asked constituents to complete this survey regarding experiences with healthcare in order to gain data regarding the NY Health Act. and how it would benefit our area.
Complete this Survey: Healthcare Survey After you fill out the survey you will be directed to: Healthcare Town Halls
~ EVENTS ~
~ EVENTS ~
August 30th - 1 to 3 pm - Hands Across the Hudson at the Walkway Over the Hudson
- Indivisible New Paltz, U-Act and more than 10 other Indivisible groups from up and down the Hudson Valley will come together to show our commitment to voting rights, free speech, diversity & inclusion, climate action, and immigrant rights. If you're interested in volunteering for this event email us at: IndivisibleNewPaltz@gmail.com. BECAUSE OF THE LARGE NUMBER OF PEOPLE EXPECTED FOR HANDS ACROSS THE HUDSON (August 30, 1:00-3:00) YOU NEED TO REGISTER EVEN IF YOU’RE NOT POSITIVE YOU’LL BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE.
LINK https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/981168/
Save the Date - Sept. 13, 4-5:30 pm, NP: U-Act Membership Meeting!
SEPT 13… OCT 11… The next 2 Gen. meetings will plan & prepare us to > GOTV* in November’s election.
( *GOTV= Get OUT the Vote!)
Dear U-acters: In our Sept. 13th U-act meeting we’ll :
Dialogue with County Clerk Taylor Bruck regarding Election security
Role play (in person) to help prepare how you may connect with prospective voters
Review our Principles … WHY & WHAT we’re fighting for (see note to 'maga’ below>)
PLAN TO ATTEND !! The more voices the greater our power to create change 💪🏻 💫
* Meetings are held at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 90 So. Rt. 32, NewPaltz, across from the college*
~ Link to Indivisible Events: Indivisible Kingston and NP Events
~ EXTRA CREDIT ~
~ EXTRA CREDIT ~
CALLS TO ELECTEDS
Dates (Friday 8/14/26 to Thursday 8/20/26)
HOUSE: Demand Congress investigate Trump’s Justice Department for criminalizing dissent; Stop Trump’s border wall assault on wild places
SENATE: Stop Trump’s Crypto Corruption; Co-sponsor the Audit the Pentagon Act, S.2054
GOVERNOR: Thank you for opposing Shock Gloves for ICE agents
ATTORNEY GENERAL: Thank you for opposing Shock Gloves for ICE agents
Link to Google Doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L04KUnb9TPWcVJSpiMZ9ogCtJ6PneEMxL6wFLL36amY/edit?usp=sharing
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