Wednesday, February 20, 2019 3 PM Press Conference followed by Forum & Teach-In (Enter at rear parking level) Guest Speakers: Ron Deutsch, Fiscal Policy Institute Rev. Peter Cook, NYS Council of Churches Micah Barreiro, Broome Tioga NAACP The community is invited to join us to discuss how we can champion changes in some of the underlying … [Read more...] about “New Hope” NY State Budget Forum
Lawmakers Reintroduce the New York Health Act
Advocates Celebrate Inclusion of Long-Term Care and Support Services The bill is now amended to include long-term care and support services, making it the most comprehensive, progressive, state-level universal healthcare bill in the country Albany, NY—Advocates celebrated the reintroduction of the New York Health Act [A.5248, S.3577] yesterday, calling … [Read more...] about Lawmakers Reintroduce the New York Health Act
How I Found Out Mayor David Secretly Cut His Property Tax Bill by 27%
Having worked at City Hall for almost eight years prior to the current administration, I remain friends or friendly with dozens of city employees: in the Police and Fire Departments, over at the “Rock” (our endearing term for the DPW facility), in every division of Public Works, and in Planning and Development. Often, I receive whispers of wrongdoing, or … [Read more...] about How I Found Out Mayor David Secretly Cut His Property Tax Bill by 27%
Protect Abortion Rights Says New Poll
A research firm has found that the age old split about abortion disappears when you ask the right questions. (And Trump's Supreme Court doesn't hurt) the truth is most people don't want protections for abortion access to go away. Read more here. … [Read more...] about Protect Abortion Rights Says New Poll
If We Can Run, We Can Win
Public Financing of elections gives all of us a chance to run a competitive race for elected offices. The campaign to get there in New York is called Fair Elections. We have a chance this year but we all have to push to get this done. State Senate Speaker, Andrea Stewart Cousins has been a champion and she is expected to introduce her bill from last year … [Read more...] about If We Can Run, We Can Win
Cuomo’s Green New Deal Analysis
Statement of GELF on Governor Cuomo’s Announcement of a Green New Deal Governor Cuomo deserves applause for his recent announcements on the Green New Deal which positions New York as a national leader on climate. (GELF’s GND version here) He has made a significant commitment to expand renewable energy, particularly off shore wind, solar, storage and … [Read more...] about Cuomo’s Green New Deal Analysis
Forever Young: Staughton Lynd
by Andy Piascik Suddenly Staughton Lynd is all the rage. Again. In the last several years, Lynd has published a number of new books as well as new editions of classics such as Rank and File, plus a memoir co-authored with his wife Alice. In addition, two books about his life as an activist have been published, one on the years through 1970 by educator … [Read more...] about Forever Young: Staughton Lynd
Progressive Power Grows in State Houses Across the Country
DENVER, Colo. – Last night, progressives made significant gains in state houses across the nation, creating new opportunities to advance progressive policies and taking a critical next step in strengthening progressive power in the states. Candidates that ran on a progressive platform will now be focused on passing policies including expanding Medicaid, … [Read more...] about Progressive Power Grows in State Houses Across the Country
Assault of Black HS Student Protested
PLOT (Progressive Leaders of Tomorrow) Organizers are asking for action protesting the assault of a black high school student by security staff. They are asking for letters or emails to be sent to Superintendent Thompson ThompsonTATbinghamtonschools.org. The Letter outlines corrective steps to achieve a supportive environment for students of color: I’m … [Read more...] about Assault of Black HS Student Protested
Seeing Through the Fog of “Fake” News
by Faith Rogow from her blog Media Literacy Education Maven If you’ve ever found yourself on the road in a dense fog, you know the anxiety of trying to navigate when the cues usually available to you are obscured. It’s easy to get confused. Some days it feels like that’s what has happened with news. One of the new truths of the digital world: … [Read more...] about Seeing Through the Fog of “Fake” News
