Latest Press Releases & Statements

Grassroots Initiative keeps journalists informed on critical issues through press releases, statements, and speech transcripts in full text.

Public Advocate Bill de Blasio Launches New Website (4-19-10)

  • View this Release


    Grassroots Initiative Launches Effort to Recruit and Assist Candidates for Open City Council Seat in Brooklyn (1-7-10)

  • View this Release
  • Download a printer-friendly copy of the Press Release


    Testimony of Jeff Merritt, President of Grassroots Initiative Before the New York State Senate Standing Committee on Elections (9-9-09)

  • View this Release
  • Download a printer-friendly copy of the Press Release


    NYC Parents Make History by Voting in First Public Internet Election in U.S. (4-6-09)

  • View this Release
  • Download a printer-friendly copy of the Press Release


    Deadline Extended for Parents to Run for NYC Education Councils, But Time Still Running Out (3-10-09)

  • View this Release
  • Download a printer-friendly copy of the Press Release


    Every Public School Parent in NYC Encouraged To Run for Community & Citywide Education Councils (3-2-09)

  • View this Release
  • Download a printer-friendly copy of the Press Release


    Chancellor Klein Launches 2009 Citywide & Community Education Council Elections (2-11-09)

  • View this Release
  • Download a printer-friendly copy of the Press Release


    The Daphne Foundation leads investment in world's first non-profit election consulting firm (2-26-08)

  • View this Release
  • Download a printer-friendly copy of the Press Release


    Grassroots Initiative Launches New Campaign to Encourage HIV-positive Candidates for Elected Offices in New York (6-22-07)

  • View this Release
  • Download a printer-friendly copy of the Press Release


    New Photo Exhibit Tells Story of First-Elected Sikhs in New York (3-3-07)

  • View this Release
  • Download a printer-friendly copy of the Press Release
  • Learn more about the Photo Exhibit


    First Sikhs Elected in New York (9-19-06)

  • View this Release
  • Download a printer-friendly copy of the Release
  • Learn more about the New Voices Campaign


    In the Aftermath of New York City Elections, Over 14,000 Vacancies Remain (12-16-05)

  • View this Release
  • Download the Report
  • Download a printer-friendly copy of this Release
  • Learn more about local political party committees


    Top Comedians to "Stand-up for Democracy," Highlighting Need for More Diversity and Invvolvement in Public Affairs (10-28-05)

  • View this Release