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Members of the New York state Senate working on the state budget in the Senate Chamber.

State budget jeopardized public financing of elections

It shouldn’t be left up to a commission.

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Joseph Percoco, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's former aide arrives at federal court for his corruption trial in 2018.

Replace JCOPE with an independent body

A state constitutional amendment could clean up Albany

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headshots of Joe Lentol, Helene Weinstein, David Weprin.

Progressives should primary Assembly Democrats

The lower chamber is now standing in the way of policy progress.

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It’s time to reform New York’s machine-controlled judicial system

State Senate Democrats should lead the way in fixing how we pick judges.

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New York should regulate law enforcement use of facial recognition technology

The risk for unfairly targeting minorities or stifling free speech is high.

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A sign in the subway station in New York warns of the consequences of fare evasion.

The MTA is using fare evasion as an excuse for its failures

Ridership is declining for other reasons.

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Build a real firewall between consulting and lobbying

We’re crucifying Trump’s allies for what’s business as usual in Albany.

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John Liu had been ensnared in a straw-donor scandal that led to the convictions of his campaign treasurer and fundraiser when he ran for mayor in 2013.

Democracy vouchers: a better campaign finance reform

Seattle’s system shows how New York should publicly finance campaigns.

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Department of Investigation Commissioner Mark Peters was fired after an investigation found that he had abused his power, misled the New York City Council and mistreated his employees.

De Blasio was justified to fire Peters

The outrage doesn’t match the facts.

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Public Advocate Letitia James and Senator Brad Hoylman rallied at Bryant Park before marching to Trump Tower demanding the President release his taxes.

Make New York City’s public advocate a real job

Subpoena and voting power would grant meaningful oversight ability.

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