The prospect of a public defender running a DA’s office breaks the tradition of prosecutors steering that ship.
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: New York’s Police Secrecy Law Endangers Our Communities
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’50-a prevents the public disclosure of a police officer’s personnel records, even if those records reflect police misconduct. It is arguably one of the worst police secrecy laws in the country.’
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Opinion: The Ban on Feeding Animals in City Parks is Smart Policy
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‘It’s somewhat counter-intuitive to suggest that, in order to help the park’s wildlife, we must resist the urge to feed them, but we’re not currently doing them any favors by continuing to do so.’
Agenda 2019
Opinion: Abolish This Luxury Property Tax Break and Save NYCHA
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‘We’re cosponsoring legislation that will reform the Cooperative / Condominium Property Tax Abatement by ending tax breaks for luxury owners who don’t need them.’
Agenda 2019
Opinion: NYC Can Choose a Better Democracy With Ranked-Choice Voting
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‘Ranked Choice Voting is a simple but powerful change to our election system that will ensure those elected to office have the support of a majority of their electorate—and are responsible to a broad base, not just the loudest few.’
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: A Sex Worker Says Decriminalization Means a Safer Workplace
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‘I’m a sex worker and an undocumented immigrant. I want decriminalization.’
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: City Must Invest in Bold Housing Solutions Like Community Land Trusts
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‘CLTs won’t be able to achieve their potential without meaningful support from our city government.’
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: What Happened When One NYC School Decided to Really Talk About Race
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New York City’s schools are among the nation’s most segregated. But in a few places at least, teachers, administrators, parents and teachers are having uncomfortable conversations about race and privilege.
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: Congestion Pricing is Just One Step Toward Reclaiming City Streets
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The consensus is growing that we want fewer cars, especially in Manhattan, and more places where it’s comfortable to walk and bike. Against that stands multibillion-dollar ride-hailing companies, the AV industry and the modern manifestation of ‘Organized Motordom.’
Agenda 2019
Opinion: Legalizing Prostitution in NYS Would Ignore its True Costs
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Prostitution is referred to as ‘the oldest profession’ and a ‘victimless crime.’ It is neither.
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: TLC’s Unjust Confiscation of Cars Merits Scrutiny
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‘Unfair lending practices are not the only way the industry profits from low-income drivers.’