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Common Cause NY
@commoncauseny
Holding power accountable
New Yorkcommoncause.org/nyJoined March 2009
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Common Cause NY
@commoncauseny
We are horrified to learn that Governor Hochul is contemplating hiring a litigator at taxpayer expense to violate the Constitutionally protected separation of powers.
@Slerner212
’s full statement here: readme.readmedia.com/Common-Cause-N
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Chris Bragg
@ChrisBragg1
Hearing Hochul's office is retaining a litigator, ex-state solicitor general Caitlin Halligan, for a likely legal battle with Senate Democrats over Hector LaSalle's nomination. At issue: whether nominee can be voted down in the Judiciary Committee or requires a full chamber vote
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Common Cause NY
@commoncauseny
The Capitol belongs to the people.
@GovKathyHochul
can't lock the doors whenever she wants. Democracy relies on a robust discussion of differing opinions. Hochul must open the doors.
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David Lombardo
@poozer87
In advance of expected protests at the Capitol for Gov. Kathy Hochul’s #SOTS address, @NYS_OGS announces a lockdown of the building on Tuesday. OGS cites consultation with @nyspolice for the policy.
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Common Cause NY
@commoncauseny
"Following the appropriate procedures takes time to make sure votes are counted," ⁦
@Slerner212
⁩ said. "If the boards do their job correctly, it's going to take time, and there's nothing wrong with that. In fact, it's a good thing."
buffalonews.com
GOP, Dems rev up turnout efforts in face of close New York governor's race
Suddenly, national attention is focused on New York State as Republican Lee Zeldin has ridden his anti-crime message into a race with Gov. Kathy Hochul that most polls measure as more than competit...
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NYCLU
@NYCLU
NEW: Following oral arguments from the NYCLU and
@commoncauseny
yesterday, the Court has dismissed the lawsuit brought by the GOP. This decision will help ensure that absentee voting remains accessible to voters across the state. Remember: All votes count. Vote.
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NYCLU
@NYCLU
Today NYCLU was at the State Supreme Court to challenge attempts from the GOP to suppress the vote. New Yorkers who need absentee ballots shouldn’t be considered second-class voters. We won't stop fighting to ensure all of us can make our voices heard.
A screenshot of a NYCLU press release titled: "NYCLU, Common Cause NY Deliver Oral Arguments Challening Republican Party's Voter Suppression Attempt." You can read the press release in full here: https://www.nyclu.org/en/press-releases/nyclu-common-cause-ny-deliver-oral-arguments-challenging-republican-partys-voter
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NYCLU
@NYCLU
Today NYCLU was at the State Supreme Court to challenge attempts from the GOP to suppress the vote. New Yorkers who need absentee ballots shouldn’t be considered second-class voters. We won't stop fighting to ensure all of us can make our voices heard.
A screenshot of a NYCLU press release titled: "NYCLU, Common Cause NY Deliver Oral Arguments Challening Republican Party's Voter Suppression Attempt." You can read the press release in full here: https://www.nyclu.org/en/press-releases/nyclu-common-cause-ny-deliver-oral-arguments-challenging-republican-partys-voter
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Common Cause NY
@commoncauseny
We sent a letter to the Monroe County Leg urging them to reject the proposed maps, restart the redistricting process and work with an independent redistricting expert. Full letter ⤵️
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Common Cause NY
@commoncauseny
Geoffrey Berman, the former United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, should've disclosed Trump interference to the public first.
@Slerner212
's full statement
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Maddow Blog
@MaddowBlog
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Geoffrey Berman cites two cases he was working on at SDNY that he believes Bill Barr saw as a threat to Donald Trump's reelection and sought to prevent that by firing Berman.
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Common Cause NY
@commoncauseny
Here's our letter to the courts: appoint a special master, now.
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Jeff Wice
@JeffWice
Judge Love asks @NYS_IRC 2 weigh in on what 2 do about NY Assembly redistricting & schedules a Sept. 16 hearing @RedistrictNet @StevenStowitts @commoncauseny @Danjanison @npfandos @ZachReports @therealjsolo @brigidbergin @KeshiaClukey @_rebeccaclewis @YanceyRoy @Slerner212
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THE CITY
@THECITYNY
"In a major way, the city empties out, and the people who haven’t left the city are at the beach," says Susan Lerner of
@commoncauseny
. "What does turnout tell us about voting? It doesn’t. It tells us, don’t put any elections in August."
thecity.nyc
New Yorkers Make Final Choices in Second Summer Primary After Early Turnout Flop
Just over 3% of eligible voters cast ballots in the five boroughs during the first nine days of voting for new representatives in Congress and the State Senate.
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THE CITY
@THECITYNY
With the Democratic primary coming up later this month, a group of government watchdog orgs, including
@ReinventAlbany
,
@CitizensUnionNY
and
@commoncauseny
, call on prosecutors to look into forgeries linked to the Brooklyn Democratic Party establishment:
thecity.nyc
Good-Government Groups Ask DA To Launch New Probe Into Brooklyn Democratic Party
Six leading watchdog organizations urge investigation into forgeries and potential fraud tied to ballot petitions.
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Common Cause
@CommonCause
ICYMI: The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of New York has passed in the State Senate. “The New York Vote Rights Act is expansive, including restoration of one of the key provisions of the Voting Rights Act: pre-clearance,” -
@Slerner212
,
@commoncauseny
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naacpldf.org
New York Senate Passes Landmark Voting Rights Legislation
Civil and voting rights groups applaud lawmakers in the New York State Senate for voting to approve the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of New York (NYVRA), and call for final passage from the...
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