Resources and Reports
WE ACT frequently receives research and media requests for historical publications. Through our resources and reports page, you will find nearly 30 years of publications WE ACT has either authored, partnered in publishing, or been featured in.
If you cannot find what you are looking for, please contact info@weact.org.
WE ACT and Just Green Partnership Keep Pressure on Toxic Toys Bill
For Immediate Release January 14, 2015 NEW YORK, NY—After a late December report revealed toxic chemicals were discovered in a dozen popular children’s toys for sale in New York City, organizations in the JustGreen Partnership and their allies joined concerned
WE ACT and Moms Demand Action on Toxic Toy Bill
Event was a chance to show broad and united support for children’s health.
WE ACT and NYC Tenants to Rally in Albany to Demand Rent Reform
June 15th is the expiration date for state laws that limit rent increases
WE ACT and Partners Keep Pressure on Senate for Child Safe Products Act
Over 30 concerned parents and supporters traveled with WE ACT from Harlem, New York to the state's capitol.
WE ACT and SUNS Talk Climate Justice and Solar Jobs on WorkingGreen Podcast – September 5, 2020
In the September 5, 2020 episode of WorkingNation’s WorkingGreen podcast, WE ACT for Environmental Justice’s Co-Founder & Executive Director Peggy Shepard and Senior Community Organizer Charles Callaway were joined by Solar Uptown Now Services (SUNS) Treasurer Juan Goris and fellow
WE ACT Applauds New York State Legislature for Passing Bills to Reduce the Cumulative Impacts of Pollution on Disadvantaged Communities
Governor Hochul’s Signature Could Save Communities of Color from Continuing to be Environmental Sacrifice Zones FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 28, 2022 Contact: Chris Dobens, 718-679-8542, chris@weact.org NEW YORK – Yesterday the New York State Senate and Assembly passed legislation
WE ACT Applauds NYC Council for Expanding Climate Mobilization Act while Safeguarding Affordable Housing
WE ACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE APPLAUDS THE NEW YORK CITY COUNCIL FOR EXPANDING THE NUMBER OF BUILDINGS REQUIRED TO REDUCE EMISSIONS WHILE SAFEGUARDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING City Seizes Opportunity to Expand Climate Mobilization Act as New York State Rent Legislation Now Protects Affordable Housing Residents From
WE ACT Applauds NYC Mayor Eric Adam’s Commitment to Environmental & Climate Justice
WE ACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE APPLAUDS NEW YORK CITY MAYOR ERIC ADAM’S COMMITMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL AND CLIMATE JUSTICE Mayor Appointments of Key Staff and Commits to Achieving Environmental and Climate Justice FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 31, 2021 Contact:
WE ACT Applauds Passage of Legislation Prohibiting PFAS Chemicals in Food Packaging in New York State
Protects Blacks/African Americans Who Are Most at Risk FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 24, 2020 Contact: Chris Dobens, 212-410-1963, chris@weact.org ALBANY, NY — On behalf of our staff, 900-plus members, and the more than 650,000 residents of Northern Manhattan in New
WE ACT Applauds the Confirmation of Rory Christian to the New York State Public Service Commission
WE ACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE APPLAUDS THE CONFIRMATION OF RORY CHRISTIAN AS A MEMBER OF THE NEW YORK STATE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 11, 2021 Contact: Chris Dobens, 212-410-1963, chris@weact.org ALBANY, NY — Yesterday