Recent Items of Interest
- House SittingSeptember 4, 2023With Congress in recess, now is a good time to reflect on a simple fact: Democrats get things done by Ann Reichlin Given the tsunami of news pertaining to the indictments of the former president, the actual positive impacts of legislation passed by Democrats and signed by Joe Biden hardly get noticed. Here are just two examples of how Democrats get things done: Making the Internet More Affordable [more ...]
- ICYMI: Annual Summer PartySeptember 4, 2023Our annual summer party, held this year at CRS Barn Studio in Lansing, featured guest speaker Kathy Hochul. New York’s first woman governor fired up the guests with a spirited reminder of the values we share as Democrats. State Assemblywoman Anna Kelles and Senator Webb also spoke. New York Supreme Court candidate Deirdre Hay took advantage of our summer party to huddle with Governor Hochul to [more ...]
ICYMI: Sunday Fun DaySeptember 4, 2023TCDC and the Town of Ithaca Democratic Committee hosted Family Fun Day at Stewart Park on August 20. A free event where residents of the City and Town of Ithaca could learn about local government, Fun Day also gave visitors a chance to meet local Democratic candidates and elected public officials. Family Fun Day (L-R): New York Supreme Court nominee Deirdre Hay, Fun Day co-organizer Liz Hartman [more ...]
Message from the ChairSeptember 4, 2023Support Your Local Elections! In Texas, local governments are considering new laws that would make it illegal to transport anyone to get an abortion on roads within their municipal limits. Imagine if abortion became illegal in New York state but remained legal in Connecticut, and the Broome County legislature adopted the Texas law. A person suspected of driving a woman from Ithaca to Danbury [more ...]
The Kids Are All RightAugust 2, 2023Young people have been turning out to vote in opposition to Donald Trump and the Republican culture wars since 2018. A recent Harvard Youth poll indicates that the trend toward progressive attitudes on issues like gun control and climate change action shows no signs of flagging. The question for Democrats is, How can we help these new voters turn their opinions into votes for our candidates? [more ...]
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Tompkins County Addressing Opioid Crisis Through Investment in Local Organizations www.tompkinscountyny.gov/tompkins-county-addressing-opioid-crisis-through-investment-local-organizations
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A ruling that only a lawyer can appreciate was handed down by New York's Court of Appeals on September 19.
Opinion: Is the end finally near for New York’s congressional redistricting?
The 2014 state constitutional amendment that created this poorly developed process and its incomplete language should compel legislators and the public to look for a better method after 2030.
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NY Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation September 20 that will allow all registered voters to request a mail-in ballot up
Hochul signs a law to allow mail-in early voting; Stefanik files a lawsuit
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday signed into law a measure to make it easier for New Yorkers to access mail-in voting. Some New York Republicans, led by Rep. Elise Stefanik, have filed a lawsuit against the measure.