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Gov. Hochul Prioritizes Profits Over People

In the past month, Gov. Kathy Hochul has shown Black, Indigenous and working immigrant communities that her leadership of New York State will resemble the corrupt politics of her predecessor, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The reality is far from the “new era for New York” that the governor spoke about in January. Rather, Gov. Hochul…

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Building Power & Safety Through Solidarity Report

We are in the midst of a pandemic, social and economic crises, police killings and repression, and on the cusp of a major election. There is ample anxiety about where we are headed and where we may end up. There are an endless number of predictions, assessments, and variables to agonize over. But there is one constant that we can rely on to guide us through all circumstances: The power of our people. If we build it

This report offers for consideration the results, reflections, and lessons of our efforts through the campaign. We hope it offers our movements a path forward based on the necessity of building power, not on the shaky foundation of the uncertainties of the present.

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DRUM Membership Assembly!

This past Sunday, DRUM held our first full membership assembly in 10 years. It was also the first time we brought together members from all our bases since we started our formal expansion in Brooklyn, the Bronx, and South Queens. Last weekend, DRUM held our first full membership assembly in 10 years. It was also the first time…

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