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Opinion: NYC Workers Ask NYC Candidates to Divest Our Pensions from War

“As current city workers, we believe that all citywide candidates, especially those that have representation on the New York City Employees’ Retirement System’s Board of Trustees, should commit to divesting…

Housing and Homelessness Immigration Opinion

Opinion: How Lack of Data Privacy Enables Oppression

“Mass collection of sensitive data by government and social services has emboldened the growing surveillance state, creating a reservoir that is far too accessible and carelessly shared amongst agencies with…

Government Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development Opinion

Opinion: Helping NYC Tenants Take Over Their Buildings

“What if, instead of living under the boot of absentee landlords and corporate ownership, tenants had the right to control their own buildings and destinies? What if our rent went…

Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: New York Must Commit to a Housing First Model

"We must commit to a housing first model that focuses on workforce development and wraparound services. Why? Because we know it works and have for over a decade." Chris Janaro…

Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: Standing Up for Supportive Housing

“Despite its success, the creation of supportive housing has fallen far short of the need—in large part because of fierce resistance by local residents.”

Education Government Opinion

Opinion: Students with Disabilities Deserve Fair Treatment, Not Suspensions

“A disciplinary removal represents a critical turning point in a student’s education, especially for those with disabilities. With proper advocacy, this moment can become an opportunity to reinvest in our…

Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: The Problem Isn’t CityFHEPS

“Let’s not forget that the cost of vouchers represents people—people who can’t afford rent despite working full-time, people who without the voucher will become or remain homeless.”

Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: The 100 Gold Street Land Grab

“At a base level, the next mayor has to use the city’s leverage in transactions involving public resources—especially land—to maximize public benefit, including deep and permanent housing affordability.”

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Opinion: Why the Electric School Bus Mandate is Essential for New York State

“The transition to electric school buses is not a matter of choice—it’s a matter of necessity for New York’s children, communities, and workers.”

Government Housing and Homelessness Immigration Justice Opinion

Opinion: Crippling Student Loan Debt Threatens the Work of New York’s Public Service Lawyers

“Attorneys serving the public interest are saddled not only with the constant stress of a demanding and under-appreciated profession, but also with the anxiety of whether they’ll be able to…

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