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Jeff Kurzon articles

Jeff Kurzon is a new writer at Democracy Chronicles and ran for election in June 2014 to represent New York's 7th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. Jeff Kurzon was the only candidate in the nation who refused to accept donations from PACs or lobbyists.

I Am Not Giving Up

July 9, 2014 by Jeff Kurzon Leave a Comment

Jeff Kurzon is a new writer at DC

I want to thank all the people who believed in our message and shared it with others, and especially those people who went to the polls and voted. Know that your investment in me has not been for not, as I am not giving up.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Money Politics, New York City and State Elections

VIDEO: Politicians Financed by Corporate PACs and Lobbyists

June 9, 2014 by Jeff Kurzon Leave a Comment

Jeff Kurzon Inequality for All

Sent from my iPhone because our libraries are closed because our politicians are financed by corporate PACs and lobbyists who get tax loopholes to maximize shareholder profit rather than invest in our community centers and public resources

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Money Politics, New York City and State Elections, Political Lobbying

Stand With Our Veterans by Defending the Vote

May 27, 2014 by Jeff Kurzon Leave a Comment

Our Veterans Low Voter Turnout

I honor those who have given the greatest sacrifice for our country, those brave men and women of our Armed Forces who fought for our freedoms, by saying that the duty is upon all of us to exercise our right to vote.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Disability and Democracy, Education, Military Voting, Redistricting, Voter Access, Voter ID, Voter Registration, Voter Turnout

Help us Make the Bell Ring in New York

May 17, 2014 by Jeff Kurzon Leave a Comment

if you want me in Washington, DC campaigning to change the status quo and stop big corporations from running the show, then we will need to raise more money to reach more voters.

If you want me in Washington, DC campaigning to change the status quo and stop big corporations from running the show, then we will need to raise more money to reach more voters. You make the bell ring every time we find a new supporter.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Democrats, Money Politics, New York City and State Elections

What We Can Do About Inequality for All

May 11, 2014 by Jeff Kurzon Leave a Comment

Jeff Kurzon Inequality for All

Having read about the film, I just got around to watching Robert Reich’s documentary “Inequality for All” and I am proud to be the only candidate refusing PAC and lobbyist money. Today I am reminded that I am on the ballot this June 24

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Capitalism and Big Business, Money Politics, New York City and State Elections, Socialism and Labor

Getting Enough Signatures to Run for Congress Without PAC Money

April 7, 2014 by Jeff Kurzon Leave a Comment

No SuperPac Jeff Kurzon campaign

The last day to circulate petitions is this Thursday, April 10 and we also need to file our petitions by midnight on April 10. With over 300 volunteers recruited we are a force to be reckoned with and will win the June 24 primary.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Democrats, Money Politics, Public Financing of Elections

Perfect is the Enemy of Good

March 29, 2014 by Jeff Kurzon 1 Comment

Perfect is the Enemy of Good Congress Approval

There will always be people who distrust government – so we will never have a perfect government. But we can have a good one. Today though, distrust is at such an all-time high, we need a fix to make it better

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Local Elections, Money Politics, New York City and State Elections

Running for Congress With No SuperPAC Money

March 20, 2014 by Jeff Kurzon Leave a Comment

Congress With No SuperPAC Money

Washington has literally been bought by all sorts of other special interests. Big food, big weapons manufacturers, big oil, big pharma, big telecoms, big healthcare and big sugar. We are fighting back – with no SuperPAC money

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Democrats, Money Politics, Public Financing of Elections

What Black History Month Means to Me

February 14, 2014 by Jeff Kurzon Leave a Comment

Cosby and Kurzon Square black history month

Celebrating Black History Month is a way of learning more about yourself and the rich traditions of African-Americans who have made our city and nation so great. There are many references around New York City to African-American History and one of my favorites is literary.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Abraham Lincoln, African-Americans and Democracy, Election History, Latino Voting Rights, Minority Voting Rights, New York City and State Elections, Racism and Prejudice

Here’s Something Fast and Simple

February 4, 2014 by Jeff Kurzon Leave a Comment

Something Fast and Simple homeless man

McDonald’s Corp. spent more than $500,000 in 2012 on federal campaign contributions. In 2013, they have spent close to $2,000,000 on lobbying. And what do they get in return? A wage where their workers need to depend on government spending to support themselves and their families.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Capitalism and Big Business, Money Politics, Political Lobbying

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