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The New York State Legislature is divided into two parts: The NY State Senate and the NY State Assembly. Here in Riverhead, we are part of the newly redistricted Assembly District 2, which covers all of Riverhead and some of eastern Brookhaven. The current, incumbent, Assembly Member is Republican, Jodi Giglio. So far, these are the only candidates who have announced for the NY Assembly District…

Help Free America! Women’s March has called a National Free America Walkout on Tuesday, January 20th. At 2pm on 1/20/2026 please walk out of your work, school, or wherever! FreeAmeri.ca There are several area events and marches on Long Island. Please go to Women’s March, Free America, Mobilize.us, or your favorite protest announce site to find the one(s) that match you! Here is a great…

The focus of this strike is to close down business as usual in Minneapolis, Minnesota for one day so that the government see that it needs the assent of the people to move forward. Any effort to strike, slow down, stop shopping, or boycott from people in other places would, of course, be welcome. Minneapolis labor, faith, and community leads have joined to call for a general strike on Friday, Jan…

A social media colleague made a comment online: “This is why we need new Dems.” I believe that progressive democrats, independents, and anyone who wants to make the world a better place, need to go even further than finding some new Democrats. So, here is my answer to “Do we need new Democrats?” If there are only two parties, then it will always be a game of back and forth on the same level —…

Election Day 2025 has passed. Riverhead Town has news, though all the information is not out. The Town Supervisors Race was definitely “too close to call” with unofficial results. The Democrat, Jerome Halpin (Jerry Halpin) is in the lead by 21 votes. That will certainly be challenged and recounted. In addition, one of the Democrat council candidates is only 74 votes away from becoming the second…

A Newsday article from September 29th explains that, Long Island’s minority neighborhoods are leaving the Democratic Party, data shows The Newsday article/audio can be found: here ____________ I would be devasted if a lot of people changed their enrollment from Democratic Party to Republican Party. However, the change from Democratic Party to independent seems like a powerful move for a person,…

How can we turn the world towards peace, justice, and progressive values in 2025? It can feel frustrating to wait until the 2026 midterms in order to register your vote “against MAGA”, “against Republicans”, “against Trump”, and for progressive candidates. Local elections are one place to wave your flag and demonstrate your values, your wants, and your needs to the political establishment. It is…

Please come to the Riverhead gathering place of the Suffolk County Legislature on August 5, 2025 at 4pm. Our Suffolk County activists have been joining together to support various causes: Free Speech; fairness for our immigrant neighbors; and peace in Gaza. No matter why you may come to speak at the legislature, please wear white to show your support of justice for immigrants and for keeping ICE…

The great anti-Trump coalition, folks like “No Kings” kinda people, Women’s March, FiftyFifty.One, and even your local Democrat clubs and parties, are all focused on Thursday, July 17, 2025 for a nationwide day of local action. July 17th is “Good Trouble Lives On” Day, in honor of Congressman John Lewis. Please find a local group to join with. In Suffolk County, Long Island, I found many events…

Looking for a place to tell Trump “You ain’t no King”? Looking for a place to scream that Kilmar Abrego Garcia should be brought home to America right now, and that Bukele should not build more concentration camps, and that President Trump should not float the idea of sending American citizens to foreign concentration camps????? Hurray! Some good people already had a gathering plan for April 15,…

Inhuman An abundance of flesh on the cover of a magazine captures my attention as I stand on the checkout line. But, at the same time I am noticing the vibrant ribbon of living flesh in organic shades of pink and brown and yellow my heart sinks as the reality of the photo surfaces. Continue reading Inhuman: a poem about CECOT

On April 19, 2025, please find a protest near you! NYC is at Bryant Park. Patchogue, Suffolk County, NY is: Saturday April 19, 2025 Stop Trump. Speak Up. Location: Rep. Andrew Garbarino’s District Office 31 Oak St, Patchogue, NY 11772 Time: 1pm to 2pm

April 5, 2025 is a chance for all Americans to nonviolently protest against the DOGE and Elon Musk interference in our government, against Trump’s attempt to disappear people with no due process, and for restoring needed government services and the rule of law in America. The 50501 Movement and Women’s March were the first groups to announce an April 5th day of protest. And, these groups are…

Need a way to engage in struggle against the Orange President, his Co-President the unelected Elon Musk, the actions of ICE against Mahmoud Khalil, etc? This list is by no means all of the March and April events. Here is a way to get started. And, if you want to check on things, some hints and links I need to fill our more later: Indivisible (leans toward Democrat ideas) 50501 (new, exciting and…

Mahmoud Khalil and You and Me I am afraid and my heart is broken. I am stunned that neither Congress, nor my New York elected leaders could bring back our neighbor who was kidnapped by the federal government and brought to a southern prison. Mahmoud Khalil is a lawful, permanent resident of the United States. And, Khalil is also a resident of New York, who was living in university housing with…

Are you frustrated with how Hakeem Jeffries handled the Democratic response to the Joint Session? Wanting to see more bold action from the Democrats? Well, a Redditor made a very profound “form letter” for us to submit to Hakeem Jeffries. Here is the post: Please Copy My Open Letter to Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries I wanted to share this letter I wrote today to Hakeem Jeffries, in light of the…

Can Parlor Games Save Us Now? Dear Democratic leaders: Now is not the time for parlor games. The MAGA and Musk team are thwarting our democracy and plundering our national resources at breakneck speed. We must all meet this Constitutional Crisis with speed, with new strategies, and with bold acts of defiance. Now is not the time for parlor games. Democratic leaders, you are not simply fighting…