Unopposed Legislative Seats
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?
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 ugly...
Felons Serving on Juries is a Threat to Public Safety
New York’sDangerous Proposal:Felons Serving on Juries is a Threat to Public SafetyA 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...
NY’s Immunization Bill
NY’s Immunization Bill:A Dangerous Precedent for Freedom and PrivacyNew York is poised to take an alarming step toward unprecedented government overreach, and the implications for personal freedoms are chilling. A new bill in the state legislature mandates that...
New York’s Firearm Possession Bill
New York’s Firearm Possession Bill:A Direct Assault on Constitutional RightsIn a bold and alarming move, New York lawmakers have introduced a bill that could strip millions of young adults of their constitutional right to bear arms. Assembly Bill 346 seeks to make it...
New York’s Felony Murder Laws
A Bill That Could Redefine Justice:The Case Against Changing New York’s Felony Murder LawsIn a world where the line between right and wrong often seems murky, New York’s Assembly is considering a new law that could dramatically shift how the state handles felony...
The Dangers of Unchecked Political Donations
money speaks louder than votesMoney 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. While...
The Risks in NYC Municipal ID (IDNYC) Banking Bill
Important issues How did your state legislator vote?Critics Warn of Risks in New York City Municipal ID (IDNYC) Banking Bill A controversial bill requiring New York banks to accept the New York City Municipal ID (IDNYC) as valid identification for opening accounts is...
Will this bill allow illegals to vote in NYS?
Important issues How did your state legislator vote?Will this bill allow illegals to vote in NYS? The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of New York, named after the late civil rights leader and congressman, aims to strengthen protections against voter suppression by...
Unopposed Legislative Seats
The cost of unopposed seats isn’t just local—it’s national. It undermines the fabric of representative governmentUnopposed Legislative SeatsA Silent Threat to New York’s DemocracyIn the bustling political landscape of New York State, the glaring absence of competition...
Willard, the rat, is alive and well in NY’s subways
Willard is alive and well in NY’s subways Picture this: you’re waiting for the A train, coffee in hand, when a shadow the size of a house cat darts across the platform. Is it a stray feline? Nope, that’s just one of New York City’s notorious subway rats. It’s not your...
The History of New York’s Equal Rights Amendment
ERA Explainer Series: The History of New York’sEqual Rights Amendment By: Dr. Daniel N. Clay, J.D., LL.M., M.S.C.J.S., J.S.D.Legal Scholar, Educator, Author, and Advisorhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/danielnclay/New York State’s Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) marks a...