Take Action
On Saturday, April 5th, we're taking to the streets nationwide to fight back with a clear message: Hands off!
Nationwide peaceful Day of Action against the looting of the United States by Elon Musk and his cronies. Cornwall’s event details.
Join us for Genesis's kickoff fundraiser for her reelection campaign! Enjoy an evening filled with delicious food and drinks provided by Ms. Fairfax. Genesis has proven to be a leader and champion for Newburgh, serving as a strong voice in the county legislature. She is running for reelection to continue the progress, accountability, and representation she has demonstrated during her first term.
We are taking action at a Tesla-owned dealership. We are asking people to line the sidewalks in front of the dealership in a peaceful protest. This dealership is a few blocks from the MetroNorth station in Mt Kisco. We will be there from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. Bring a sign (a folding chair if you want) and warm clothes. Bring the kids.
It's time to send a clear message: Social Security belongs to the American people who EARNED these benefits through decades of work. This essential program is not up for grabs by wealthy interests who've never had to worry about retirement security or disability support.
We are taking action at a Tesla-owned dealership. We are asking people to line the sidewalks in front of the dealership in a peaceful protest. This dealership is a few blocks from the MetroNorth station in Mt Kisco. We will be there from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. Bring a sign (a folding chair if you want) and warm clothes. Bring the kids.
Join #TeslaTakedown and special guests on Wednesday, March 19 at 8:30 p.m. ET for a Mass Mobilizing Call. You'll hear from experts, leaders and grassroots protest organizers—and be the first to know about our major national call to action!
U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin is encouraging all U.S. citizens to join him this week in filing formal demands for access to their personal data obtained by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Elon Musk.
Organizers recommend people park at the Washingtonville municipal lot, on Route 94 west of the main intersection. More details.
“Recess weeks (officially called a District Work Period for the House of Representatives and a State Work Period for the Senate) are periods throughout the year where Members of Congress (MoCs) return home to meet with their constituents. They’re supposed to be periods for public events, but increasingly, MoCs are going out of their way to avoid the public spotlight.“
5Calls is organizing to stop passage of the Republican continuing spending resolution that seeks to defund the government. To come to the floor it needs Democratic votes—you can use 5Calls to tell your senators to vote NO on bringing it to the floor. If the government shuts down it will be because Republicans threatened to stop funding critical programs.
Senate Republicans are playing chicken with their Democratic colleagues by teeing up a Friday vote for the House passed CR. Democrats should vote NO on cloture for this legislation and demand the GOP negotiate for a clean CR.
International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated annually on March 8, honors the achievements of women across all aspects of life - social, economic, cultural, and political - while also advocating for gender equality.
A set of nationwide rallies, and a campus/workplace walkout for those without rallies nearby.
From Stand up for Science: “We’re Standing Up for Science – because science is for everyone.”
If your city isn’t listed as a site of an official SUFS rally, you can still make your voice heard by joining the nationwide campus and workplace walkout at 12:00 PM local time on March 7th or adding your local event.
Ballot petitioning for the Democratic Party is one of the best ways to restore honest government in Goshen and across the United States. Registered Democrats can come to Newburgh to learn more!
Sign up here.
An independently organized march and rally in Cornwall in opposition to Republicans siding with Putin, North Korea, and Iran against Ukraine.
Various organizations and activists have called for an Economic Blackout Day on February 28 to signal support for women, minorities, LGBTQ people and others targeted by the Republicans in Washington. Some large retail corporations have made clear they will follow Republican directives to withdraw support for those groups in their staffing.
Article here:
https://apnews.com/article/feb-28-economic-blackout-2025-d6b0bf2d1c989ee3071016e36598d76c
The Cornwall Democratic Committee and our local, county, state and national candidates need volunteers for the next 50 days to knock doors, prep literature, distribute yard signs, make phone calls, staff events, and donate funds… how can you help?
Contact us and let us know if you can lend a hand; we’d love to meet you and help protect democracy together!
Your local Democratic volunteers and candidates are on the streets in March, collecting signatures to get federal, state, county and local candidates on the ballot for November. Please keep an ear out for your doorbell and help us meet our crucial goals to signal strong support for Democratic candidates! Want to join us? Get in touch!
From 2-4pm, the Maria Patrizio and Paul Trachte judicial campaigns will be hosting a joint phonebank over Zoom, the link is here.
If you have any questions, email loganjg24@gmail.com. If you've never phonebanked before, that's no problem. There will be training in the beginning of the Zoom in case anyone needs it.
Let's win in November!
From 2-4pm, the Maria Patrizio and Paul Trachte judicial campaigns will be hosting a joint phonebank over Zoom, the link is here.
If you have any questions, email loganjg24@gmail.com. If you've never phonebanked before, that's no problem. There will be training in the beginning of the Zoom in case anyone needs it.
Let's win in November!
From 2-4pm, the Maria Patrizio and Paul Trachte judicial campaigns will be hosting a joint phonebank over Zoom, the link is here.
If you have any questions, email loganjg24@gmail.com. If you've never phonebanked before, that's no problem. There will be training in the beginning of the Zoom in case anyone needs it.
Let's win in November!
Postcards to Voters are friendly, handwritten reminders from volunteers to targeted voters giving Democrats a winning edge in close, key races coast to coast.
You can participate solo or with a group. Our committee members have taken part in the past. Visit the Postcards to Voters website to learn how to get signed up and ready for the next campaign.
Federal, state and local campaigns need your help to elect and defend Democratic candidates.
Visit our 2020 Local Offices for a list of current campaigns.
Click one of the candidates’ names.
Contact the campaign to volunteer.
Tell us which one you volunteered for.
The Orange County Board of Elections is currently seeking registered voters who wish to work as Election Inspectors. “We depend on the election workers to help us conduct fair and secure elections each year,” stated Deputy Commissioner Courtney Canfield Greene.
Yes, there will be tacos from Cornwall's very own Cielito Lindo!
And call lists for phone banking...please bring your phone. Smart phones not required--we'll be working from call sheets. There will be other volunteer tasks to do if phone banking is not your thing, but TRY IT. YOU MIGHT LIKE IT!
RSVP: Contact Lynn Peebles, 646-346-4982 or email info@cornwalldems.org
Cornwall Democratic Candidates, Cornwall Democratic Committee Members and Community Friends: come by and hear what's new in the campaign, pick up a new turf, lawn signs or campaign lit and head out with your list to meet the voters!
We'll have coffee, cider & cider donuts, walking lists and campaign lit packs for you!
Right NOW is when the rubber hits the road, and your participation will make the difference! Can you help us build our neighborhood canvassing teams, so we can knock on every Democratic and unaffiliated voter's door between now and early voting?
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 (that's tomorrow)
10AM-1PM, Munger Cottage
We'll provide the walking lists, training, and campaign materials. And coffee and donuts.
Smart phones helpful for use with our canvassing app, but not required.
Please contact Lynn Peebles, lynnpeebles@gmail.com, 646-346-4982 to let us know you're coming.
Can you join us? This is how Democrats win. For the past two and a half years, Cornwall's Democrats have been getting Fired UP! and telling our stories. Through revitalized campaigns for Town, County, State and National seats, you have been there—for the wins and the losses. Well this year it's going to pay off. With all of us working together.
Email Lynn to say you'll join us! Many hands make light work—the more who say YES, the fewer individual doors each person has to knock on.
This year, 2019, is Cornwall's chance to firmly place Democratic leadership in control of the Town Board. And you are essential to the effort. Please join us, and tell Lynn Peebles you'll be at Munger Cottage on Saturday.
Apply today for $500 toward college expenses for one applicant who demonstrates drive “to foster and advance the goals and ideals of our American democratic society through education and community involvement.”
Click here: http://cornwalldems.org/scholarship-application
