1 day agoMy Testimony on NYC RedistrictingI am Danielle Brecker testifying on behalf of Queens Community Board 2. Queens CB2 is dedicated to making sure people who live within our boundaries, our neighbors, are represented; have a voice in decisions that impact their lives; and have needed resources. We call on the NYC Redistricting Commission to…NYC2 min read
Jul 29Thoughts on the John Lewis New York State Voting Rights ActThis evening, I joined a zoom about the John Lewis New York State Voting Rights Act (NYVRA). I believe a strong, inclusive, growing democracy is our foundation and as someone said this evening, “every issue we care about starts with voting — it’s not the end-all but it’s the start.” …Voting Rights2 min read
Mar 16New Yorkers Say “No” to the Astoria NRG Power Plant — againLast night my neighbors and I testified in support of the New York State Department of Enviromental Conseervation’s decision to deny the Astoria NRG fossil fuel / fracked gas power plant and in opposition to NRG’s appeal of this decision. …New York3 min read
Feb 10Testimony in Support of New York State Public Campaign Financing and Call to Fully Fund the ProgramFollowing is my testimony to the New York State Joint Legislative Budget Hearing today in support of public campaign financing and pushing for full funding for implmenentation of the program. — Democracy3 min read
Dec 13, 2021In solidarity with the students on a hunger strike for our democracyMy name is Danielle Brecker. I am co-lead organizer of Empire State Indivisible. I am here representing the New York Fair Elections Coalition. I am in awe of all of you on a hunger strike for our democracy and I thank you. You are taking a principled, powerful and profound…Politics4 min read
Dec 11, 2021Senator Schumer Must Use His PowerI spoke today at a rally calling on our Senator Schumer to include a pathway to citizenship in Build Back Better and to get the Freedom to Vote Act passed. Here’s what I said. — I am Danielle Brecker, co-lead organizer of Empire State Indivisible. I had just finished preparing my remarks for today when one of my neighbors posted a xenophobic and anti-democracy rant on social media complaining about Intro 1867 that just passed in our City Council giving permanent residents the right to…Politics3 min read
Nov 22, 2021Redistricting Hearing and TestimonyLast Wednesday, I testified at the Queens redistricting hearing. I am inspired by my neighbors from every part of Queens who took time away from work, kids, other responsibilities; and traveled long distances; to testify. …Redistricting4 min read
Nov 1, 2021We the People Are Our DemocracyVote Yes On Pro-Democracy Ballot Proposals 1–3–4! — My name is Danielle Becker, I am co-lead organizer of Empire State Indivisible. The core of the indivisible movement is that the people have the power — the people are our democracy. In 2018, Empire State Indivisible, canvassed for candidates and to get out the vote across New York state…New York2 min read
Nov 1, 2021New Yorkers should vote yes on 1, 3, 4 for a stronger democracy | OpinionDanielle Brecker, Special to the USA TODAY Network While other state lawmakers are aggressively restricting access to the ballot and gerrymandering districts, New Yorkers have the opportunity to expand voting rights and enact a better redistricting process right now. …New York4 min read
Nov 1, 2021Empire State Indivisible Supports New York State Pro-Democracy Ballot Proposals 1–3–4Part of the Indivisible movement, Empire State Indivisible works to hold our elected leaders to account and engage New Yorkers in civic life. With many of the organizations here today we have successfully advocated for the voting reforms enacted in New York State since early 2019. …New York1 min read