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On April 28,2022, Heather Cox Richardson discussed  “two right-wing, antidemocratic ideologies.” About the first she wrote: One is pushed by Texas governor Greg Abbott, who is embracing a traditional American states’ rights approach to attack the active federal government that … Continue reading →

For all the tolerance and enlightenment that modern society claims, Americans are losing hold of a fundamental right as citizens of a free country: the right to speak their minds and voice their opinions in public without fear of being … Continue reading →

 A Member . . . [or an] officer, or employee of the House [paid at or above the “senior staff” rate], may not –(d)  serve for compensation as an officer or member of the board of an association, corporation, or other entity; —House Rule … Continue reading →

Today, the FCC voted along party lines to end Net Neutrality, scrapping regulations meant to keep the Internet fair and open to all. This decision re-categorizes the Internet as an information service instead of a utility. The FCC’s decision was … Continue reading →

Religion, morality, and knowledge, being necessary to good government and the happiness of mankind, schools and the means of education shall forever be encouraged. — Northwest Ordinance of 1787 inscribed on Angell Hall at the University of Michigan Small, ineffective … Continue reading →

Reporter Vaughn Golden interviewed the five NY23rd Congressional Candidates on Saturday (June 23, 2018). Here are the videos of each interview. Each are about 30 minutes long. This entry was posted in Uncategorized. Bookmark the permalink.

We have the greatest military in the world…We have given them total authorization…If you look at what’s happened over the last eight weeks and compare that really with what’s happened over the last eight years, you’ll see there’s a tremendous … Continue reading →

“We care about our senior citizens and those living on fixed incomes.  That is why we have repeatedly called for a review of the Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment formula. It needs to be modified to reflect the realities … Continue reading →

    This opinion piece was written by Jim Carr, Chair of the Chemung County Democratic Committee. Jim has also offered this to many NY 23rd newspapers. I am writing to support John Plumb in his bid to represent us … Continue reading →

New NY-24 I am surprised at the new congressional districts defined by the court. I expected they would be more compact and competitive. The new districts are much the same as before, at least in upstate New York. NY-24 is … Continue reading →