Bill Lipton, New York State Director of the Working Families Party, talks to WAMC Radio about the recent elections, WFP's success in training and supporting candidates for local office across the state as part of the Pipeline Project, and the party's priorities for 2016.

Bill Lipton Discusses NY WFP Efforts On Election Day

On Tuesday, December 1st at 6:00pm ET, Mayor de Blasio joined WFP members for a tele-town hall on how NYC is leading on sustainability and reducing NYC’s contributions to climate change.

Tele-town Hall with Mayor de Blasio on Sustainability 
6:00pm-6:45pm ET, Tuesday December 1st

with: New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio
Nilda Mesa, Director, Mayor’s Office of Sustainability
Bill Lipton, State Director, New York Working Families Party
Eddie Bautista, Executive Director, NYC Environmental Justice Alliance       

NY WFP Tele-Town Hall with Mayor Bill de Blasio on Climate

Sunday, February 19 - Resistance Recess Kickoff call with 

Jeanette Vizguerra, fierce organizer and dedicated mother of four children, is an undocumented immigrant and has been fighting her deportation for years. This past week, she took sanctuary in a church in Denver in order to stay here and remain united with her family;

Jezebel Jimenez, youth leader with Make the Road New Jersey, briefed us on how we can respond as a community to Trump's immigration sweeps;

Ezra Levin, co-author of the Indivisible Guide and former congressional staffer, walked us through what to expect at town hall meetings, district office visits, and other recess events, and how to make the most of the opportunity, including at both Republicans' and Democrats' events;

Kristin Moline and Costa Kokkinos two local leaders who have organized recent town hall actions with their members of Congress, shared their stories of success;

Yong Jung Cho, co-founder of #AllofUs and former Campaign Coordinator with 350 Action, shared stories of successful interactions with elected officials that have led to substantive commitments and action;

Rafael Shimunov, National Creative Director with the Working Families Party, regaled us with tips and ideas for making our own media.

Hosted by MoveOn.org's Victoria Kaplan. 
Outro song by Nelini Stamp.

#ResistanceRecess Emergency Call

Working Families is fighting for a brighter future for America.

One where the economy works for everyone, not just the wealthy and well-connected. One where politicians are accountable to working people, instead of Wall Street lobbyists and corporate CEOs. One where all of us, no matter where we come from, can find a good job, get healthcare when we need it, afford a home, send our kids to good schools, and have a secure retirement.

We’re electing the next generation of progressive leaders and building grassroots power to renew the American Dream. And we want you to join us.