There are many who support the argument that if more convicts get their voting rights and are encouraged to participate in democracy, they would be less likely to commit crimes again.
New York City and State Elections articles on Democracy Chronicles
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In Support of a Pay Raise for New York Politicians
New Yorkers deserve a highly professional state government. In order to attract the best, brightest, and most independent to public service.
‘Fearless Girl’ Statue Gets New Permanent Home
The “Fearless Girl” statue that inspired millions with a message of female empowerment has a new permanent home in front of the New York Stock Exchange.
Buffalo Billions Scandal Lays Bare NY State’s Corruption
Charges against Joseph Gerardi speak a culture of corruption in Albany and need for a serious assessment of NY State’s ethics laws. Citizens Union reacted.
4 Charged With Voter Petition Fraud in East Hampton, NY
Those charged include two employees of the Suffolk County Board of Elections and two political party officials in connection with the alleged forgery.
Putting My Everything Back Into My Hometown: Merrick
It’s a funny story really. This means everything to me. From the breadth of my experiences in the industry, I can’t wait to treat my community to a unique experience and quality product. I literally grew up in this building!
New Statue Of Liberty Museum Honors The Immigrant Experience
It was a monumental task: design a museum beside Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi’s “Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World,” in honor of her enduring legacy.
What’s Next For Me After Running For Congress in Upstate New York
I decided to take my major campaign statements and explain them better in the form of a short book and I will begin a podcast series in January 2019. Yes, I am thinking about running for office again!
Political Comic Book Genius Stan Lee Dies at 95
Some of Stan Lee’s creations became symbols of social change — the inner turmoil of Spider-Man represented ’60s America, for example.
First-Ever Misinformation Newsstand Erected in Manhattan
Columbia Journalism Review has unveiled a first-of-its-kind “News Stand” in Manhattan to educate voters on how to identify disinformation.