Friends and neighbors in Bethlehem, New York, working for progressive causes.
UPSTATE NEW YORK
REGIONAL PROGRESSIVE GROUPS
Bethlehem NY Indivisible (BI)
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This is a local chapter of the national Indivisible organization and a SwingLeft chapter.
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By getting on their email list, you will receive newsletters with information and ways to take action at the federal, state and local level.
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The group meets in person and by Zoom as often as possible, often on Sunday afternoons.
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You DO NOT have to live in Bethlehem to be a member of this group.
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This is a great group for following Indivisible actions both National and State.
Contact person: Gail Rychlewski
Indivisible Albany (IA)
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Newly established Albany group, encouraging young activists.
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Zoom meetings are held twice a month, Wednesdays at 6:00 pm.
Contact Person: Morgan Rice Indivisiblealbany@gmail.com
Progressive Schenectady (PS)
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This is a local chapter of the national Indivisible organization.
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By signing up for their on-line newsletter, you will have access to many local actions.
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The group holds occasional Zoom meetings, as well as in person meetings and events.
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You DO NOT have to live in Schenectady to be on their mailing list.
Contact person: Katie Chao ProgressiveSchenectady@gmail.com
We Get Out The Resistance, NY
(WeGOTR.NY)
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This is an Indivisible and a SwingLeft Chapter SwingLeft.org/group/wegotv.
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Traditionally, WeGOTV.NY only participated in letter and postcard writing.
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During Trump 2.0, it is our goal to 1) provide a supportive community to our members and 2) continue Share My Kitchen Table (SMKT) events that will both educate members regarding the Trump administration’s authoritarian actions and provide a forum for a variety of activism activities.
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We have large group events at the First Congregational Church, 405 Quail St. Albany 12208.
Contact person: Judy Guzewich
Capital Women (CW)
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This group is a PAC, so they donate money to Capital Region candidates running for local office.
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Getting on their email list will inform you of the Democrats they are supporting locally in each election.
Contact person: Libby Post https://www.capitalwomenny.org
Rensselaer County Women for Change (RCWFC)
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This group is a good resource to learn what activism actions are happening in Rensselaer County.
Contact person: Sally Lauletta
Colonie Indivisible (CI)
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A newly established group in Colonie.
Contact Person: Ellie Ferraro Colonieindivisible@gmail.com
Troy NY Indivisible (TI)
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A newly established group in Troy.
Contact Person: Nicole Margiasso Troynyindivisible@gmail.com.
Watervliet Huddle (WH)
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By signing up to be on their email list, you will have access to join occasional meetings and local actions.
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Actions can be for both Albany and Rensselaer counties.
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You DO NOT have to live in Watervliet to be a member of this group.
Contact person: Janice Joyce
Indivisible ADK Saratoga
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Active in Saratoga, Warren, and Washington Counties
Website: https://www.indivisiblesaratogaadk.com/
Contact: indivisibleadksaratoga@gmail.com or from the website