Friend, on April 1st, New Yorkers’ rent checks are due.

I am pushing for a rent moratorium before then, but all of us need to put the political pressure on immediately.

Right now, we’re in a moment unlike anything we’ve ever seen. Because of coronavirus, unemployment is projected to hit a larger percentage of the population than the Great Depression. My constituents are worried about whether they’ll be able to afford rent next month.

That’s why we’re joining New York Communities for Change on a petition demanding that New York enact a rent moratorium – before April 1st. Sign on now.

I’m part of active conversations about this, and I need to show that I’ve got thousands of New Yorkers behind me.

Two-thirds of New York City residents are renters.

New York has already issued a mortgage moratorium. That’s good. But if we don’t also enact a rent moratorium, New York will essentially be providing relief to people based on class.

Relief and protection from displacement shouldn’t just be for homeowners and the wealthy.

It should be for everyone.

Please add your name to our demand that New York suspend rent payments until people can get their feet under them. The more signers we have, the louder we’ll be heard.

Look. A rent moratorium is possible. It’s not about a lack of money, capacity, or logistics. It’s about power and political will. So let’s leave no doubt about where we stand.

Let’s show our courage,

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

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