Shameful Quote In June 2024, during a debate on horseshoe crabs, Assemblywoman Jaime Williams made an unexpected and striking comment: “Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rarely ever get up to speak.” With these words, the Democrat from Brooklyn, in office since 2016,...
UnopposedLegislative Seats: A Silent Threat to New York’s Democracy In the bustling political landscape of New York State, the glaring absence of competition in many legislative races is a troubling sign. With over 40% of New York State Assembly and Senate districts...
Are you a woman who has considered running for office? Do you wonder what it would take to succeed? Story by: L Burghardt Claudia Tenney may be someone to seek advice from. She has experienced the ups, downs, redistricting, and the anxiety of uncertainty. Even the...
New York’sDangerous Proposal: Felons Serving on Juries is a Threat to Public Safety A new bill in New York State could put public safety at risk by allowing convicted felons to serve on juries. The so-called “Jury of Our Peers Act” would grant individuals convicted of...
money speaks louder than votes Money OverDemocracy: [advertisement] The Dangers of Unchecked Political Donations The influence of wealth on politics has reached unprecedented levels, largely due to mechanisms like super PACs and loopholes in campaign finance laws....
The cost of unopposed seats isn’t just local—it’s national. It undermines the fabric of representative government Unopposed Legislative Seats A Silent Threat to New York’s Democracy In the bustling political landscape of New York State, the glaring absence of...
