What Members of the Community are Saying About Joyce Johnson…
Up Close: Taking on Charlie Rangel
May 15, 2012
The below aired recently on WABC’s “Up Close with Diana Williams”:
Johnson aims to unseat veteran Charles Rangel
May 1, 2012
This week in The Loop 21: I come from a political family. My dad was the first black elected to public office in Poughkeepsie as a council member in ’68. My parents were steeped in community, and started the Poughkeepsie Voter’s League. In their 30s, I watched these young folks take their lead in community [...]
In race for 13th District, it’s Rangel vs. them
April 27, 2012
Today in the Columbia Daily Observer: Joyce Johnson, a former local Democratic district leader, is running again after coming in third to Rangel and Adam Clayton Powell IV in the 2010 primary. That year, only 18 percent of voters turned out for the primary. Johnson said she was even more concerned by turnout this year, [...]
Joyce outshines in WABC candidates’ forum hosted by Diana Williams
May 15, 2012
Did you miss Joyce in last week’s televised WABC-7 forum? Hosted by Diana Williams, it was the first time that candidates running in the 13th Congressional District race appeared together to present their policy agendas (with the notable exception of Rep. Rangel and Sen. Espaillat who declined to participate). Well look no further; check out the [...]
Marriage Equality: a profile in courage we can all believe in
May 10, 2012
“Tolerance implies no lack of commitment to one’s own beliefs. Rather it condemns the oppression or persecution of others.” — JFK I wholeheartedly commend President Obama for declaring his full support yesterday of every Americans’ right to marry whomever they choose. Every now and again we are afforded the chance to witness such a powerful [...]
Calling all Volunteers: Join us for “Working for Progress Saturdays!”
May 7, 2012
“Everyone can be great, because everyone can serve.” — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dear Supporters, From Harlem and Washington Heights to El Barrio and Kingsbridge, many people are not only speaking up about the urgent need for change — they are giving their time to make it happen. In that same spirit, we would [...]