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Common Cause/NY Statement on Illegal Detention of Mahmoud Khalil
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Common Cause/NY Urges Judge Ho To Schedule Evidentiary Hearing In Adams Case
Common Cause/ NY Calls for Mayor Adams to Resign
Group urges Adams to ensure a responsible transition by leaving AFTER March 26th, which would avoid triggering a needless special election just one month before June primary.
Common Cause/ NY Urges Judge Ho to Appoint Special Prosecutor in Mayor Adams Corruption Case
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Common Cause/NY Calls for DA Bragg to Hold Adams Accountable Under State Law
Late last night, the Justice Department ordered federal prosecutors to drop the corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams. In response, Susan Lerner, Executive Director of Common Cause/NY issued the following statement:
"It's clear that Mayor Adams cut a backroom deal with Trump to save himself while throwing the public – and the stacks of evidence against him – under the bus. This corrupt deal spits in the face of the constitutional rule of law and the oath Adams took upon ascending to office. Common Cause/NY seconds...
"It's clear that Mayor Adams cut a backroom deal with Trump to save himself while throwing the public – and the stacks of evidence against him – under the bus. This corrupt deal spits in the face of the constitutional rule of law and the oath Adams took upon ascending to office. Common Cause/NY seconds...
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High Scores for New York on Common Cause’s 2024 Democracy Scorecard
“The 2024 Democracy Scorecard empowers voters with information to hold their leaders in Washington accountable for a government that works for all.”
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Charter Review Commission Must Delay Ballot Proposals Due to Rushed Process
Given historically quick timeline, expansive scope of Commission's work, and lack of public input, Commission's proposals must wait until next year's ballot
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It’s Election Day! Here’s What To Know As Voters Head to the Polls
Common Cause New York will staff nonpartisan election protection monitors throughout NY to help voters with any questions or issues as they vote
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Rank the Vote NYC Testifies To Charter Review Commission on Success of Ranked Choice Voting
Yesterday, Rank the Vote NYC Board Member and former speaker of the New York City Council Melissa Mark-Viverito testified before the New York City Charter Review Commission's Government and Election Reform hearing.
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Tomorrow is the First Day of Early Voting in NY’s Primary Races!
Here's what voters can expect
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Common Cause/NY Encourages New Yorkers to Get out the Early Vote!
"Early voting is a game changer for New Yorkers: they no longer have to choose between work or voting – it's a win win. We are encouraging all voters in these 2 districts to cast their ballots, whether it's early in person, by mail, absentee, or on Election Day. All methods are safe and secure, and we encourage everyone to get out that vote!" said Susan Lerner, Executive Director of Common Cause/NY.
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NY Voting and Civil Rights Groups Call for Transparent Redistricting Process
"The so-called independent redistricting commission must open up their meetings and allow for public input. This work can not be done in the dark. The only way to prevent future court battles - and politically appointed commissioners - from deciding our representatives is for the Legislature to adopt a permanent fix to redistricting that centers people over politicians. That means lawmakers must prioritize passing a constitutional amendment that creates a truly independent, citizen-led redistricting commission that puts the power in the hands...