Point

Point

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...

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Americans for Restoring the Constitution

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...

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Financial Abuse

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...

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ARE Hospitals Pocketing Profits Meant for the Poor?

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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counterpoint

counterpoint

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...

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Discrimination in Plain Sight

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...

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NY’s ERA and Its Implications for Disability Rights

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...

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New York Transgender Athlete Bill

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...

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UpstateNew York’s Crypto Craze

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...

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The Independent Nominating Petition Period

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...

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