Big changes in Albany this year as the Republicans and IDC – the Independent Democratic Conference – are out -- and a (hopefully) functioning and progressive legislature under Democratic control is in. About a year ago – on BCR #10 -- we talked with the women leading two important grassroots political organizations that were key in those changes – True Blue NY and Indivisible Harlem. For this BCR episode we invited two other women who were key in getting the IDC out -- Mia Pearlman a creator and leader of True Blue NY and Nan Faessler of Indivisible Harlem. We also talked about the new initiative for a Green NY City and State -- the Climate and Community Protection Act [CCPA].
Since posting this episode. we received great news from Nan that the CCPA has passed the State Legislature with a slight change. Governor Cuomo wanted to put his stamp on the bill, and so he had one word added to the title. It is now the \"Climate LEADERSHIP and Community Protection Act.\" Silly governor.
And check-out https://350.org/ mentioned by Nan.
Again -- we recorded at Gebhard's Beer Culture Bar. If you like what you hear and/or you have suggestions on future show topics or guests -- please contact us at barcrawlradio@gmail.com
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