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By 6 p.m., nearly 2.2 million New Yorkers and counting had turned up to vote in Tuesday’s election—many saying they were motivated by the chance for change and hopes for…

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Oct 2024

Government Justice Politics

Back of the Ballot: New York Voters to Weigh In On Equal Rights Amendment This Election

Dozens of other states have embraced some version of an Equal Rights Amendment in their constitutions. New Yorkers will get a chance to vote in November on whether to expand…

ByMary Cunningham 0Comments

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Oct 2024

Climate and Environment Government In Depth Investigations Politics

What Could a Trump or Harris Win Mean for New York’s Climate Goals?

The November presidential election is pivotal, environmental advocates say: Americans are deciding between Vice President Kamala Harris, who has a track record in climate action, and Donald Trump, who continuously…

ByMariana Simões 0Comments

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Aug 2024

Government Health Opinion Politics

Opinion: A Movement, Not a Moment—NYC Council’s Future is Women-Led

“A potential backslide in 2025 would not only undermine our progress, but also stall momentum toward achieving long-term gender equity in political leadership at all levels of government.”

ByEbonie Simpson 0Comments

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Jun 2024

Government Justice Politics

Advocates Renew Call for Poll Sites in NYC Jails

Voter education is one hurdle. But a bigger one, advocates say, is the cumbersome voting process itself for people behind bars. “There are impediments and obstacles that create real and…

ByMary Cunningham 0Comments

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May 2024

Government Politics

New York State’s Matching Funds Program Debuts. What Does it Mean for This Year’s Election?

According to the New York State Board of Elections, 329 candidates registered for the first state-level public campaign finance program, which aims to curb the influence of big money in…

ByMary Cunningham 0Comments

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Nov 2023

Government Justice Opinion Politics

Opinion: New Yorkers Lose When District Attorneys Go Unchallenged

“The district attorney decides who to charge with crimes, what crimes to charge, what length of sentence to seek, and what, if any, alternatives to incarceration they will offer. Despite…

ByClaire Stottlemyer 0Comments

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Aug 2023

Government Justice Opinion Politics

Opinion: 103 Years After Women’s Suffrage, We’re Still Fighting for the Power of Our Vote

“We still see some of the same voting suppression tactics due to the systemic racism embedded in our voting system. Black women and communities of color continue to fight for…

ByMaryam Mohammed-Miller 0Comments

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Jul 2023

Government Opinion Politics

Opinion: Trusted Relationships are the Secret Ingredient to Increased Voter Turnout

“An analysis of voter turnout by the New York City Campaign Finance Board found that from 2008 to 2018, only 3 percent of registered voters cast their vote in every…

ByMartha King

ByPatricia A. Swann

ByZabrina Collazo 1Comment

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Jun 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

Data Drop: Which Council Campaigns Are Real Estate PACs Supporting This Election Cycle?

Of the $19,000 in donations to 14 sitting council members or candidates, $13,900 comes from Taxpayers for an Affordable New York, run by the Real Estate Board of NY. Another…

ByJeanmarie Evelly

ByEmma Whitford 0Comments

2024 Election in NYC: Poll Site Confusion, First Time Voters & Hopes for Change

Back of the Ballot: New York Voters to Weigh In On Equal Rights Amendment This Election

What Could a Trump or Harris Win Mean for New York’s Climate Goals?

Opinion: A Movement, Not a Moment—NYC Council’s Future is Women-Led

Advocates Renew Call for Poll Sites in NYC Jails

New York State’s Matching Funds Program Debuts. What Does it Mean for This Year’s Election?

Opinion: New Yorkers Lose When District Attorneys Go Unchallenged

Opinion: 103 Years After Women’s Suffrage, We’re Still Fighting for the Power of Our Vote

Opinion: Trusted Relationships are the Secret Ingredient to Increased Voter Turnout

Data Drop: Which Council Campaigns Are Real Estate PACs Supporting This Election Cycle?

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