BKForge
@bkforge.bsky.social
Envisioning NY City & State with fully realized health equity and gender justice. Advancing repro health and gender equity through advocacy, action and collaboration.
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Join BKForge and @ppgnyact.bsky.social 12/3 7:00-8:30 PM for a virtual text bank. We’ll call on Gov Hochul to sign crucial bills to safeguard our personal health care decisions & access to care. Sign-up here: www.weareplannedparenthoodaction.org/a/ppgny-text...
November 25, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Join BKForge and @ppgnyact.bsky.social 12/3 7:00-8:30 PM for a virtual text bank. We’ll call on Gov Hochul to sign crucial bills to safeguard our personal health care decisions & access to care. Sign-up here: www.weareplannedparenthoodaction.org/a/ppgny-text...
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Hey, friends in NYC! Please do sign up and save the day for the 11/15 Hands Off NYC Day of Community Action to push back against ICE in our city! (I'm gonna be helping organize something - it's gonna be fun!)
November 15 Community Day of Action · Indivisible Brooklyn
We marched, now we organize! On November 15th (date updated!), organizations across NYC are planning concrete actions you can take to continue to say NO KINGS and HANDS OFF NYC! Together we will share...
www.mobilize.us
November 6, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Hey, friends in NYC! Please do sign up and save the day for the 11/15 Hands Off NYC Day of Community Action to push back against ICE in our city! (I'm gonna be helping organize something - it's gonna be fun!)
The NYTimes are asking whether women ruin the workplace and @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social is electing an all-female transition team. We are not the same!!
a woman in a red hoodie is holding a sign that says women run the world
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November 6, 2025 at 3:07 PM
The NYTimes are asking whether women ruin the workplace and @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social is electing an all-female transition team. We are not the same!!
We’re not crying, you’re -
Nope. We’re totes crying.
This is a MOMENT.
Nope. We’re totes crying.
This is a MOMENT.
anna from frozen is crying and covering her face with her hands and the words happy tears written below her
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media.tenor.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:47 PM
We’re not crying, you’re -
Nope. We’re totes crying.
This is a MOMENT.
Nope. We’re totes crying.
This is a MOMENT.
Join us for a rapid response with @nywfp.bsky.social TODAY to say, as @bradlander.bsky.social declared, hands off Tish James!
www.mobilize.us/ny-wfp/event...
www.mobilize.us/ny-wfp/event...
Hands OFF Tish James Rally · New York Working Families Party
## **CALL TO ACTION** **FRIDAY 10/10 at FOLEY SQUARE**
### On the evening of October 9th, Attorney General Tish James was indicted by a prosecutor handpicked by Trump.
Attorney General James has lon...
www.mobilize.us
October 10, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Join us for a rapid response with @nywfp.bsky.social TODAY to say, as @bradlander.bsky.social declared, hands off Tish James!
www.mobilize.us/ny-wfp/event...
www.mobilize.us/ny-wfp/event...
Múltiple actions for @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social this week! Phone bank, canvass, pick up posters!
volunteer.zohranfornyc.com/personal-pos...
actionnetwork.org/events/phone...
volunteer.zohranfornyc.com/bundle-chill...
volunteer.zohranfornyc.com/personal-pos...
actionnetwork.org/events/phone...
volunteer.zohranfornyc.com/bundle-chill...
Bundle Chill Session - Zohran For NYC
volunteer.zohranfornyc.com
October 7, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Múltiple actions for @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social this week! Phone bank, canvass, pick up posters!
volunteer.zohranfornyc.com/personal-pos...
actionnetwork.org/events/phone...
volunteer.zohranfornyc.com/bundle-chill...
volunteer.zohranfornyc.com/personal-pos...
actionnetwork.org/events/phone...
volunteer.zohranfornyc.com/bundle-chill...
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"For Latine communities, the compounded impact of anti-immigration laws, surveillance, and the threat of deportation, detention, or forced family separation often makes traveling for abortion care impossible."
Fund Texas Choice's latest for @truthout.org. Read now:
nnaf.org/Q
Fund Texas Choice's latest for @truthout.org. Read now:
nnaf.org/Q
The Anti-Migrant Crackdown Is Also a Reproductive Justice Crisis
Working on abortion access in Texas, we see every day how immigration justice and reproductive justice are inseparable.
nnaf.org
September 25, 2025 at 3:09 PM
"For Latine communities, the compounded impact of anti-immigration laws, surveillance, and the threat of deportation, detention, or forced family separation often makes traveling for abortion care impossible."
Fund Texas Choice's latest for @truthout.org. Read now:
nnaf.org/Q
Fund Texas Choice's latest for @truthout.org. Read now:
nnaf.org/Q
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Nine years ago, @bradlander.bsky.social former GOBK and demonstrated the power of community organizing. He showed us the power of standing together in advocacy and I will be forever grateful for his inspiration- and that he’s only continued to inspire and serve.
"When Trump sends troops here, how will we stand up to them insistently and make clear New York doesn’t need them, New York doesn’t want them, New York is resisting them?"
I spoke to @bradlander.bsky.social about ICE, Trump, Zohran, and the future of New York.
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/brad-lande...
I spoke to @bradlander.bsky.social about ICE, Trump, Zohran, and the future of New York.
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/brad-lande...
Brad Lander Wants New York City to Resist
The NYC Comptroller talks ICE, Trump, Zohran, and Brooklyn.
www.hamiltonnolan.com
October 5, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Nine years ago, @bradlander.bsky.social former GOBK and demonstrated the power of community organizing. He showed us the power of standing together in advocacy and I will be forever grateful for his inspiration- and that he’s only continued to inspire and serve.
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1 in 5 abortion patients have to travel outside of their state to receive safe, essential health care.
Imagine driving 8 hours to see your dentist or boarding a flight to see your primary care provider. It’s absurd.
Imagine driving 8 hours to see your dentist or boarding a flight to see your primary care provider. It’s absurd.
October 5, 2025 at 9:43 PM
1 in 5 abortion patients have to travel outside of their state to receive safe, essential health care.
Imagine driving 8 hours to see your dentist or boarding a flight to see your primary care provider. It’s absurd.
Imagine driving 8 hours to see your dentist or boarding a flight to see your primary care provider. It’s absurd.
Sign here to protect our trans youth:
The Education Council Consortium, NEW Pride Agenda, PFLAG-NYC and Transformative Schools put together a letter in response to the Trump administration’s attacks on the DOE. We aren’t abandoning any of our kids to bullies - refusing to stand up for some harms them all. Sign-on and share!
Sign-On: No Hate in New York City Schools
The Education Council Consortium, New Pride Agenda, PFLAG NYC, and Trans formative Schools invite you to sign-on in strong support of the current New York City Department of Education (DOE) trans incl...
forms.gle
September 30, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Sign here to protect our trans youth:
Easy and vital action to take:
@jumaane.bsky.social and Marcela Mitaynes told folks at the rally to call @governor.ny.gov to tell her to support the NY for All bill that would prevent local agencies from coordinating with ICE. Call her, y'all! 518-474-8390!
September 26, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Easy and vital action to take:
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Really moving speech from Marcela Mitaynes at the New York Against ICE rally.
"No tengan miedo por que no estan solos. Aquí estamos con ustedes."
"Don't be afraid because you are not alone. We are here with you."
"No tengan miedo por que no estan solos. Aquí estamos con ustedes."
"Don't be afraid because you are not alone. We are here with you."
September 26, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Really moving speech from Marcela Mitaynes at the New York Against ICE rally.
"No tengan miedo por que no estan solos. Aquí estamos con ustedes."
"Don't be afraid because you are not alone. We are here with you."
"No tengan miedo por que no estan solos. Aquí estamos con ustedes."
"Don't be afraid because you are not alone. We are here with you."
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"The fear and uncertainty with which we're forced to live is what Trump wants. He wants us to be afraid. To hide. But now more than ever, we must step up. And do not be afraid because you are not alone. We are here with you." - Marcela Mitaynes
September 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
"The fear and uncertainty with which we're forced to live is what Trump wants. He wants us to be afraid. To hide. But now more than ever, we must step up. And do not be afraid because you are not alone. We are here with you." - Marcela Mitaynes
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What an outpouring of New Yorkers joining together to protect our communities & say no to ICE. Marching around 26 Federal Plaza where so many are torn from their families.
@thenyic.bsky.social @maketheroadny.bsky.social @1199seiu.org @indivisible.org @cwaunion.bsky.social @citizenactionny.org
@thenyic.bsky.social @maketheroadny.bsky.social @1199seiu.org @indivisible.org @cwaunion.bsky.social @citizenactionny.org
September 25, 2025 at 11:09 PM
What an outpouring of New Yorkers joining together to protect our communities & say no to ICE. Marching around 26 Federal Plaza where so many are torn from their families.
@thenyic.bsky.social @maketheroadny.bsky.social @1199seiu.org @indivisible.org @cwaunion.bsky.social @citizenactionny.org
@thenyic.bsky.social @maketheroadny.bsky.social @1199seiu.org @indivisible.org @cwaunion.bsky.social @citizenactionny.org
Shanah Tovah to all our friends and family celebrating Rosh Hashanah. May it be a sweet year filled with advocacy and justice!
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media.tenor.com
September 23, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Shanah Tovah to all our friends and family celebrating Rosh Hashanah. May it be a sweet year filled with advocacy and justice!
Shout it with us (and @teenvogue.com):
Immigrant justice is repro justice
Immigrant justice is repro justice
"Citizen men are posing as ICE to assault immigrant women [as] the Trump admin is shipping immigrant men to horrific foreign prisons that [operate] as torture sites—in some cases to face brutal sexual violence—and wielding any imperfection in [their] record to justify it" @kylietcheung.bsky.social
How ICE Raids Are Making It Easier for Civilian Men to Assault Immigrant Women
"This phenomenon is only possible because of the outsized power that state agents have always had to abuse and control women and victims' bodies," argues Kylie Cheung.
www.teenvogue.com
September 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Shout it with us (and @teenvogue.com):
Immigrant justice is repro justice
Immigrant justice is repro justice
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I know it's hard to do but you have to tune out the constant & I mean constant torrent of criticisms on social media re: activism & organizing. If you don't, it can stop you from trying to do any activism or organizing. Most of the critics aren't doing any organizing themselves so keep trying things
September 21, 2025 at 11:35 PM
I know it's hard to do but you have to tune out the constant & I mean constant torrent of criticisms on social media re: activism & organizing. If you don't, it can stop you from trying to do any activism or organizing. Most of the critics aren't doing any organizing themselves so keep trying things
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Governor Hochul still needs to sign critical legislation protecting abortion rights and gender-affirming care in NY State! With attacks from our fascist federal government heating up every day, signing this legislation now is critical -- great info below for how to contact the Governor on this!
With attacks against abortion and gender-affirming care reaching new heights, it's imperative that New York State be a beacon for anyone seeking care.
Tell Governor Hochul she can solidify NY's reputation as a champion for repro health by signing these three bills ⤵️
action.aclu.org/send-message...
Tell Governor Hochul she can solidify NY's reputation as a champion for repro health by signing these three bills ⤵️
action.aclu.org/send-message...
Protect Abortion and Gender Affirming Care
Please take action!
action.aclu.org
September 19, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Governor Hochul still needs to sign critical legislation protecting abortion rights and gender-affirming care in NY State! With attacks from our fascist federal government heating up every day, signing this legislation now is critical -- great info below for how to contact the Governor on this!
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"We're gonna keep showing up until they stop abducting our neighbors."
I just spoke to NYC Comptroller Brad Lander as he left police custody following his arrest at immigration court. Here’s what he said:
September 19, 2025 at 1:12 AM
"We're gonna keep showing up until they stop abducting our neighbors."
Our lawmakers are putting their bodies on the line to defend our immigrant friends and neighbors. This matters.
Press warned to back up as DHS police take lawmakers were taken away in zip ties, among them Comptroller Brad Lander and 10 other state reps including Bobby Carol, Marcela Mitayanes, Julia Salazar, Emily Gallagher, Jabari Brisport, Jessica Gonzalez Rojas,... story TK
September 18, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Our lawmakers are putting their bodies on the line to defend our immigrant friends and neighbors. This matters.
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Trump’s administration decided to wastefully destroy $10 million worth of contraception purchased by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for people in low-income countries.
September 17, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Trump’s administration decided to wastefully destroy $10 million worth of contraception purchased by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for people in low-income countries.
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RFK Linking Tylenol To Autism Could Harm Pregnant People’s Health, Doctors Warn
RFK Linking Tylenol To Autism Could Harm Pregnant People’s Health, Doctors Warn
Acetaminophen is one of the few drugs that pregnant people can safely use to relieve pain or fever—conditions that, if left untreated, can increase the risk of birth defects and premature delivery.
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September 15, 2025 at 9:15 PM
RFK Linking Tylenol To Autism Could Harm Pregnant People’s Health, Doctors Warn
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Psyched for this upcoming event from our friends at @bkforge.bsky.social with @jessicavalenti.bsky.social focused on grassroots engagement and how local advocacy is critical for reproductive justice. Still time to sign up!
HAVE WE MENTIONED HOW THRILLED AND EXCITED WE ARE THAT THE @jessicavalenti.bsky.social WILL BE DOING A Q&A WITH US?!?
There's still time to register for this Zoom Q&A with me and bkforge.bsky.social Tuesday!
RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
September 13, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Psyched for this upcoming event from our friends at @bkforge.bsky.social with @jessicavalenti.bsky.social focused on grassroots engagement and how local advocacy is critical for reproductive justice. Still time to sign up!
HAVE WE MENTIONED HOW THRILLED AND EXCITED WE ARE THAT THE @jessicavalenti.bsky.social WILL BE DOING A Q&A WITH US?!?
There's still time to register for this Zoom Q&A with me and bkforge.bsky.social Tuesday!
RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
September 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM
HAVE WE MENTIONED HOW THRILLED AND EXCITED WE ARE THAT THE @jessicavalenti.bsky.social WILL BE DOING A Q&A WITH US?!?
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@governor.ny.gov could join us in calling for a #SpecialSessionNow to protect NYers from the MAGA budget. Instead, she's cutting off access to healthcare for 450,000 NYers. NYS has the resources to meet NYers' needs -- we just need leaders who are willing to fight for us!
Welp, @governor.ny.gov is on board with Trump & Congressional Republicans' efforts to make NY sicker. @axios.com reported this morning that Hochul is scrapping expanded healthcare b/c of the Federal Budget Scam. www.axios.com/2025/09/10/n...
Our response (spoiler, she should #TaxTheRich instead)👇
Our response (spoiler, she should #TaxTheRich instead)👇
September 10, 2025 at 7:27 PM
@governor.ny.gov could join us in calling for a #SpecialSessionNow to protect NYers from the MAGA budget. Instead, she's cutting off access to healthcare for 450,000 NYers. NYS has the resources to meet NYers' needs -- we just need leaders who are willing to fight for us!