Author Archive

Michael Gianaris

is the state Senate deputy majority leader.

Opinion
Opinion

Opinion: Fund immigrant legal defense now

When due process is attacked, New York must respond swiftly.

  • By Michael Gianaris, Catalina Cruz and John Liu

Opinion
Opinion

Opinion: Enhanced Automatic Voter Registration is how New York can secure a better democracy for all

A proposed law would automatically add eligible New Yorkers to the voter rolls whenever they interact with the DMV and other state agencies.

  • By Michael Gianaris and Karines Reyes

Opinion
Opinion

Opinion: LaSalle’s rejection was a defeat for Albany backroom politics

State Senate Democrats showed a new way to lead that puts people before power.

  • By Michael Gianaris