Rally+Rise is a grassroots group committed to making New York a progressive haven—all while redefining what it means to be an activist.

And yes, you're def invited to join us.

current obsession: GETTING key progressive bills passed in ny’s 2019 legislative session.

"Revolution is not a one-time event" --Audre Lorde New year, new march, same activism. Ready to show 2019 what you're made of? Join Rally+Rise and the #womensmarchalliance this Saturday, January 19. Meet at 11am in front of Starbucks (2045 Broadway). Need a sign? Join us tonight at @stonefruitespresso for our first #ActivistSocialClub and make your own bad-ass sign. Not a march person? That's cool-- we'll be doing some postcard writing too. Deets and RSVP at link in bio ✊ #rallyandrise 🚨ACTIVIST SOCIAL CLUB🚨 Make posters. Write postcards. Meet cool people. Make a difference. Friday, January 18, 7-9 pm @stonefruitespresso, $5. RSVP very necessary--tap link in bio 👆 #rallyandrise Ready to get active in 2019? We're not talking about going to the gym--join Rally+Rise's Activist Social Club. It's a monthly gathering where you can take action, meet other awesome activists, and make a difference. For our first #ActivistSocialClub, we'll be writing postcards to our newly elected officials letting them know what's important to us--and making posters for the NYC Women's March. Join us Friday 1/18 at @stonefruitespresso 7-9pm (pls bring $5 to cover supplies). RSVP via link in bio ✊ #rallyandrise New York hasn’t updated its abortion law since 1970! (Quick history check: Roe v. Wade was decided in 1973, so NY’s law actually predates the seminal court case.) The law is exactly what you’d expect from something that is 49 years old: It criminalizes abortion, has no exception for the health of the woman or if the fetus is not viable, and only allows doctors (rather than advanced practice clinicians, like nurse practitioners or physician’s assistants) to perform abortions. But we can change that--and protect the rights of all New Yorkers--by passing the Reproductive Health Act, which *just* got reintroduced in the state legislature. Call your a) state assemblymember, b) state senator, and c) Governor Cuomo and let them know that they must prioritize this bill and pass it ASAP. #rallyandrise #reproductivehealthact #rhain30days New York hasn’t updated its abortion law since 1970! (Quick history check: Roe v. Wade was decided in 1973, so NY’s law actually predates the seminal court case.) The law is exactly what you’d expect from something that is 49 years old: It criminalizes abortion, has no exception for the health of the woman or if the fetus is not viable, and only allows doctors (rather than advanced practice clinicians, like nurse practitioners or physician’s assistants) to perform abortions. But we can change that--and protect the rights of all New Yorkers--by passing the Reproductive Health Act. Call your a) state assemblymember, b) state senator, and c) Governor Cuomo and let them know that they must prioritize this bill and pass it ASAP. #rallyandrise #reproductivehealthact #rhain30days If Roe v. Wade gets overturned, abortion access gets sent back to the states. The problem? The law on the books in New York hasn’t been updated since 1970—three years before the landmark decision was passed. That means NY's *current* law criminalizes abortion, (unconstitutionally) limits how far into term a woman can obtain an abortion, (unconstitutionally) does not include any exceptions if a woman's health is at risk, and prohibits advanced practice clinicians from performing abortions (thereby further limiting access in NY). That’s unacceptable. For years, Rally+Rise has been organizing New Yorkers to advocate for the passage of the Reproductive Health Act, which will codify the protections currently recognized by the US Supreme Court, decriminalize abortion, and ultimately affirm that it’s a fundamental right for a woman to have control over her own body in New York state. The bill has been blocked year after year by the Republican-controlled State Senate. But guess what? Dems took control of the State Senate in November 🌊 the bill *just* got reintroduced, and we finally have the chance to make the RHA a reality. What can you do? Head to rhavote.com for action steps you can take rn. #rallyandrise #ReproductiveHealthAct