SORRY!

With the elections behind us, CEJ will be more diligent regarding posts more regularly. Our apologies. We have been pounding turf, knocking on doors, and building power throughout the East Side. Through the efforts of groups like CEJ and others sharing the same model for civic engagement and voter turnout, turned record numbers of voters out to the polls.

Not only did we witness a historic moment at the Federal Level, but the NY State Senate also flipped to the Democrats for the first time in 40 years.

But our work CANNOT stop here. Our candidates have made commitments and promises, and we have to hold their feet to the fire. Holding elected officials accountable is a clear objective of CEJ. So, continue to put pressure on your elected officials.

Our work is far from over. Let us spend sometime celebrating our immense victories, but quickly, we must turn towards theState Budget Cuts, the fast decline of the American Automobile Industry, and the National Economic Crisis that will need repairing for years to come. Our democracy must now be defined by ALL the people, but this cannot happen unless we stick with our mission; to address poverty and build power for all workers through direct action, policy change, and civic engagement.


On another note.
Here are some hits in the media from the last few months worthy of reading or watching.




Buffalo Reacts to the Bailout-October '08

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dW2eUwFeUnc\

Buffalo News-Looking for a Blueprint to Fight Poverty in Buffalo-November '08

http://www.buffalonews.com/home/story/488434.html

Oldie but a Goodie-Al Jazeera's piece on Buffalo-Summer '08

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTclUmYQMYQ