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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… See Comments
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Fact VS Freakout: A Sanity Checklist

Fact VS Freakout: A Sanity Checklist

November 3, 2024
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
Yes, It Matters

Yes, It Matters

November 3, 2024
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
The Bullies among Us

The Bullies among Us

October 11, 2024
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 Stench on the Bench

The Stench on the Bench

October 11, 2024
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
Time (Again) For the Electoral College to Go

Time (Again) For the Electoral College to Go

October 11, 2024
The electoral college system is like the cicada: it crops up every four years to annoy voters with its power to override the popular vote in favor of arcane calculations that minimize the influence… Read More
We Need a Media Makeover

We Need a Media Makeover

October 11, 2024
“The lowest form of popular culture - lack of information, misinformation, disinformation, and a contempt for the truth or the reality of most people's lives - has overrun real journalism.… Read More
The He-Man Woman-Hater’s Club

The He-Man Woman-Hater’s Club

September 17, 2024
When I was in 4th grade, my classmates played a crude game we called “War.” Boys lined up on one side of the playground, girls on the other. At a signal, both sides ran headfirst towards… Read More
Happy Warriors (And Why We Need Them)

Happy Warriors (And Why We Need Them)

September 17, 2024
“Does anybody remember laughter?” So uttered singer Robert Plant during a Led Zeppelin show at Madison Square Garden in 1976. Yes, it’s pretty 70s cringe (as even Plant admits), but… Read More
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Governor Hochul, Governor Murphy and Port Authority Propose Reduced Fare Program for Passengers with Disabilities on PATH Commuter Rail

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
November 14, 2024
Proposed 50 Percent Fare Reduction for Passengers With Disabilities To Match Current Program for Seniors Pending Approval, Reduced Fare Program To Be Activated in Summer 2025 as Rollout of TAPP… Read More

Governor Hochul Announces Ratification of Three-Year Labor Agreements With Two Units of Police Benevolent Association of the New York State Troopers Representing Approximately 4,000 Employees

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
November 14, 2024
Agreement With Troopers Unit Covers More Than 3,100 Troopers Agreement With Commissioned Officer/Non-Commissioned Officer Unit Covers More Than 830 Officers Agreements Include Yearly Salary… Read More

Putting Commuters First, Keeping Costs Down: Governor Hochul Unveils Plans for Future of Transit and Traffic in New York City, Including a 40 Percent Reduction in Congestion Pricing Tolls

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
November 14, 2024
Toll Reduction to $9 for Cars Will Save Drivers Up To $1,500 Annually Commuters Will See New and Improved Subway Service, Second Avenue Subway Extension, Investments in LIRR and Metro North, and… Read More

What They Are Saying: Elected and Community Leaders Support Governor Hochul’s Plan to Fund Transit and Put Commuters First

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
November 14, 2024
Governor Kathy Hochul on Nov 14th, announced that the pause on congestion pricing will be lifted in New York City by early January. The implementation of the congestion pricing program is a testament… Read More

Video, Audio, Photos and Rush Transcript: Putting Commuters First, Keeping Costs Down: Governor Hochul Unveils Plans for Future of Transit and Traffic in New York City, Including a 40 Percent Reduction in Congestion Pricing Tolls

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
November 14, 2024
Governor Hochul: “From day one, I have made affordability for New York families a top priority. I always have, and I always will, fight to put more money in the pockets of everyday New Yorkers.… Read More
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