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CityViews: I Didn’t Vote. It’s Not My Fault Though!

‘Voting is the centerpiece of American democracy. It is unacceptable that New York, a trailblazer of progressive politics, is still so regressive in its voting practices.’

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CityViews on Camera: Upstate Cities Need Attention During Campaign ’18

City Limits invited readers to go on camera and explain why the most important issue to them in this election year should matter to us, too. Ocesa Keaton of Syracuse…

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CityViews: Affordable-Housing Advocates Must Listen to Opponents of Community Preference

‘In a recent discussion, some very basic assumptions of our sector were challenged.’

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CityViews: Looking for the Perfect Employees? Partner with Community Colleges

‘The biggest impact in closing the skills gap will ultimately come from businesses partnering directly with local community colleges on workforce development programs.’

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CityViews: Addressing Trauma is Key to Stopping Violence on Rikers and in the Jails That Will Replace It

‘We must recognize that the culture of violence exists on Rikers Island – and will continue to exist in the new borough facilities that will be built – if concrete…

Health Opinion

CityViews: The Fight Against Maternal Mortality Starts With Listening

Every year in New York City, more than 3,000 women experience a life-threatening event during childbirth, and about 30 women die from a pregnancy-related cause.

NYCHA Opinion

CityViews: Abolish NYCHA? No Way!

‘The best solution is the most obvious one: Start investing in public housing again.’

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CityViews: De Blasio Can Fulfill his Progressive Promise by Retooling his Housing Plan

‘In many of the nation’s big cities, hunger and homelessness remain rampant. But given that Mayor de Blasio is enacting so many progressive policies to combat poverty, why are these…

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CityViews: New Yorkers Have the Power to Stop Climate Change

‘Here are just a few of the steps the average New Yorker can take that will reduce CO2 emissions and get us on the path to Drawdown.’

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CityViews: From Haitian Immigrants to High-School Athletes, Carlucci Backs His District

‘We know there is so much more to do to help our schools, but the person who secured $1 million for a new roof at East Ramapo High School and…

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