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DemJones on Aug 23, 2022 8:01 AM
Progressives must NOT sit out this year's midterm elections! This election is far too important, both for the party and the country. Make sure to get involved these next two months - volunteer at a phone bank, write post cards supporting…
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As the cabinet for Donald Trump’s second term shapes up, the letter “B” keeps popping up. “B” as in “billionaire.” At this writing, no fewer than 13… Read More
Obeying in Advance It began with two morning cable hosts vociferously opposed to a second term of Donald Trump. For months, they (rightly) called out Trump’s sheer unfitness, his autocratic… Read More
If anyone thought that Donald Trump would somehow become more serious and sober minded in his second term, well…I have some sweet oceanfront property in Phoenix to sell you. The first… Read More
Now that the twice-impeached convicted felon who incited an insurrection and stole classified intel has been given the Golden Ticket to do it all again, we need to talk. Democrats are scratching… Read More
We’ve heard it before, from cynical friends, family, and co-workers: “Why bother to vote? It doesn’t matter.” And in recent years, it can feel like that’s the case. The… Read More
An old friend of mine just told me of the issues driving voters in this presidential election. And by “voters,” he means, the dudes in his golf foursome.
Steve is a smart guy. He keeps… Read More
Ever since Donald Trump came down the escalator in 2015, he’s attracted bullies. At his rallies, he encouraged audience members to rough up protestors. He told cops to “not be too… Read More
The last few years have been like being on a rollercoaster that’s careening on a 240-year-old track held together by duct tape and Krazy Glue. We’ve told ourselves that the relentless… Read More
First Awards Under the Affordable Housing Connectivity Program Will Secure New $10/Month Broadband Service for Over 14,000 Low-Income Households in Buffalo, New York City and Rochester
Part of… Read More
On December 19, 2024, The Post-Standard published an op-ed by Governor Kathy Hochul regarding her longstanding commitment to addressing the cost of living in New York, including her new proposal to… Read More
Legislation S.9365A/A.10215A Prohibits Third-Party Restaurant Reservation Services From Arranging Unauthorized Reservations
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Governor Kathy Hochul today… Read More
New York State Department of Transportation Earns Top Honors in Transportation Research Board’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Video Competition
See Video of the Initiative on the NYSDOT… Read More
Competitive Program Supports Improving Consumer Access to Reliable Electric Vehicle Charging
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced an additional $28.5 million is now available to install electric… Read More