Point Counter Point — New York’s Senate Bill S5974
Why New York’s Senate Bill S5974 Is a Backdoor Gun BanClick here to read this POVPointcounterPointThe Code Is the Weapon: Why Some Digital Blueprints Should not Be FreeClick here to read this POV
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PointWhy New York’s Senate Bill S5974 Is a Backdoor Gun Ban New York’s proposed Senate Bill S5974 might not include the word “confiscation,” but make no mistake, this bill is a direct assault on lawful gun ownership in the state. By requiring all gun owners to carry a...
Americans for Restoring the Constitution
Photo credit: Wynn PointauxAmericans for Restoring the Constitution – A Voice for “We the People” of New York by Elaine A. Benjamin “The Constitution is the guide which I never will abandon” — George Washington In 2009, a group of patriotic citizens from Broome...
Financial Abuse
Financial Abuse The Case for Student Loan Justice:End Compounding Injustice, Apply Fair Interest Now For decades, student loan borrowers have been forced to navigate a system that would be considered illegal if applied to almost any other form of consumer debt. Among...
ARE Hospitals Pocketing Profits Meant for the Poor?
Photo credit: Tima MiroshnichenkoARE Hospitals Pocketing Profits Meant for the Poor? New York Democrats Push Bill That Shields Abuses in Federal Drug Discount Program In the world of healthcare, the 340B drug pricing program was supposed to be a beacon of hope....
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Counter PointThe Code Is the Weapon: Why Some Digital Blueprints Shouldn’t Be Free In an age where a few clicks can summon a global audience, we need to reckon with a difficult truth: not all information should be free. Some knowledge, when made universally...
Discrimination in Plain Sight
Discrimination in Plain Sight: Rethinking Job Applications in New York State In a time when we champion diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity, it’s alarming how common job applications still ask questions that can lead to discrimination before a candidate even...
NY’s ERA and Its Implications for Disability Rights
Daniel N. Clay, J.D., LL.M., J.S.D. dnclay@su.suffolk.eduNew York’s Equal Rights Amendment and Its Implications for Disability Rights The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), which took effect on January 1, 2025, amends the New York State Constitution to explicitly prohibit...
New York Transgender Athlete Bill
New York Takes First Step Toward Fairness in School Sports with Transgender Athlete BillIn a move celebrated by many parents, coaches, and advocates for fair play, the New York State Senate Education Committee has advanced Senate Bill S0460, a measure designed to...
NY’s Public Campaign Financing Overhaul Sparks Debate Over Fairness and Transparency
Please Share This StoryNew York's Public Campaign Financing Overhaul Sparks Debate Over Fairness and TransparencyIn May 2025, New York State enacted significant amendments to its public campaign financing system through the passage of Senate Bill S03668 and Assembly...
UpstateNew York’s Crypto Craze
Please Share This StoryUpstate New York’s Crypto Craze The Leaders in the Digital Gold RushIf you thought crypto mining was all Silicon Valley bros and offshore servers, think again. Upstate New York is where the digital magic is really happening. Former factory towns...
The Independent Nominating Petition Period
The Benefits of Splitting the Independent Nominating Petition Period in New York Enhancing Transparency for Voterswritten by Rich Purcell The state of New York is considering a novel approach to the independent nominating petition period by splitting it into...