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Those running for mayor have exercised their civic duty to varying degrees over their time as New York City voters, a City Limits review of Board of Elections records indicates.

ByJarrett Murphy 4Comments

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Feb 2021

Government Opinion

Opinion: With Immigration Reform on the Table, It’s Time to Let NYC Immigrants Vote

As we work to undo the damage caused by the Trump administration, and ensure that President Biden upholds his commitments to immigrant justice, New York City needs to account for…

ByRodrigo Camarena 2Comments

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Jan 2021

Justice

People on Parole Deserve Automatic Right to Vote: Advocates

A Cuomo executive order created a mechanism for people of parole to regain their right to vote, but advocates say it is unwieldy and impermanent.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Dec 2020

Government Opinion

Opinion: Don’t Delay Ranked Choice Voting – Educate Voters Instead

With six months until the June primary, there’s plenty of time for all voters to learn to rank their vote – applying something they do every day without thinking about…

ByRose Pierre-Louis 0Comments

28

Dec 2020

Government

How Will Ranked-Choice Voting Work in NYC? Let’s Pretend.

A fictional election to demonstrate how the new system will operate in 2021 and beyond.

ByJarrett Murphy 12Comments

01

Dec 2020

Government

Opinion: NYers Want Ranked Choice Voting—Don’t Delay Its Implementation

‘A number of political insiders are now calling on the City Council to cancel RCV for next year’s elections. Not only would these efforts reject the will of voters, they…

ByAbigail Martin 1Comment

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Nov 2020

Government

Cinco elecciones especiales en la ciudad de Nueva York crean preocupación por tiempos y participación

El problema de las elecciones especiales es que traen un nivel de participación patético y bajo. El concejo de la ciudad tiene dos vacantes ahora y tres más en perspectiva,…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Nov 2020

Government Opinion

Opinion: NYC’s Next Mayor Will Get America’s Second Toughest Job—But Also an Opportunity

‘Former Mayor John Lindsay once branded the post “the second toughest job in America.” The challenges today are as daunting as ever. But it could be a great opportunity.’

ByJoseph P. Viteritti 1Comment

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Nov 2020

Government Opinion

Opinion: NYC Should Restore Noncitizens’ Right to Vote Before the 2021 Elections

Passing the “Our City Our Vote” bill would allow nearly a million of the city’s legal permanent residents, or green card holders, to vote. What stands in the way of…

ByAliya Bhatia 3Comments

16

Nov 2020

Government

With Five NYC Special Elections Ahead, Concerns Over Timing and Turnout

The problem with special elections is that they attract a pathetic level of turnout. The City Council has two vacancies now and three more looming, with special elections slated for…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

NYC’s Mayoral Candidates Are Asking You To Show Up at the Polls. Did They?

Opinion: With Immigration Reform on the Table, It’s Time to Let NYC Immigrants Vote

People on Parole Deserve Automatic Right to Vote: Advocates

Opinion: Don’t Delay Ranked Choice Voting – Educate Voters Instead

How Will Ranked-Choice Voting Work in NYC? Let’s Pretend.

Opinion: NYers Want Ranked Choice Voting—Don’t Delay Its Implementation

Cinco elecciones especiales en la ciudad de Nueva York crean preocupación por tiempos y participación

Opinion: NYC’s Next Mayor Will Get America’s Second Toughest Job—But Also an Opportunity

Opinion: NYC Should Restore Noncitizens’ Right to Vote Before the 2021 Elections

With Five NYC Special Elections Ahead, Concerns Over Timing and Turnout

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