Matataas na Marka para sa New York on Common Cause's 2024 Democracy Scorecard
"Ang 2024 Democracy Scorecard ay nagbibigay ng kapangyarihan sa mga botante ng impormasyon upang panagutin ang kanilang mga pinuno sa Washington para sa isang pamahalaan na gumagana para sa lahat."
Common Cause/NY Calls For Justice for Jordan Neely
"Equal application of the law is a fundamental tenet of democracy, one that District Attorney Bragg has exemplified. We urge the D.A. to make no exception now in the case of Jordan Neely – a confirmed homicide by the coroner – and arrest and charge Penny accordingly. We call on our elected officials to condemn citizens taking the law into their own hands."
Common Cause/NY Statement on Rep. Santos Indictment
"Mr. Santos' breathtaking scope of lies has left his constituents -- and all New Yorkers -- gasping for air and calling for accountability. Now that the Eastern District of New York has appropriately indicted him, Mr. Santos should resign. It's been clear for a long time that the voters have been defrauded, and Mr. Santos' seat in Congress is tantamount to an ill gotten gain: he should not be allowed to profit from the fruits of his deception. Voters deserve a representative who doesn't lie and deceive their way into power, and unfortunately...
Mga Mambabatas, Hayaang I-push ang NY Vote para sa Votings Rights Package sa Nalalabing Mga Araw ng Sesyon
"Ang mga mambabatas ay may makasaysayang pagkakataon na magpasa ng batas na direktang makakaapekto sa buhay ng mga botante. Mula sa pagpapalawak ng absentee voting hanggang sa pagpapahintulot sa pagkain at tubig sa mga linya ng pagboto, ang New York ay may tunay na pagkakataon na pamunuan at protektahan ang mga botante. Inaasahan namin ang pakikipagtulungan sa mga mambabatas upang maipasa ang mga panukalang batas na ito, at pagkatapos ay kasama ang Lupon ng mga Halalan upang ipatupad ang mga matagal nang nahuhuling reporma sa oras para sa kritikal na 2024 na halalan."
Watchdog Groups: Cuomo’s Lawsuit is a Sham, Ethics Commission Should Do its Job
"We have fought for years to establish an independent ethics commission, one that is not under the thumb of the governor or any of the state's elected leaders. Sadly, we have seen what happens when an ethics watchdog is on the leash of the governor. The former governor's lawsuit to gut the new Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (COELIG) is nothing more than a disingenuous move for attention while he faces an impending ruling over his book deal. We hope that the court, like us, sees the wisdom in having an ethics agency that is...
Good Govt Groups: Told You So! NY Needs Citizen Led Redistricting NOW
"The Assembly maps drawn by the Independent Redistricting Commission are almost identical to the maps drawn by the Assembly already in place – showing that this whole process was a waste of New Yorkers' time and money. New Yorkers deserve non-partisan maps not drawn by politicians who have their own stake in the outcome. We have long maintained that people, not politicians, should decide what the maps look like. If New York lawmakers want to respond to voters' desire that this chaos never happens again, they must advance an amendment that...
Common Cause/NY Pushes for Details on Hochul’s 2M State of the State
"Common Cause/NY was surprised to read in the New York Times that the Governor spent $2M on outside consultants to help craft the State of State. New Yorkers deserve to know what they got for that seven figure expenditure of their tax dollars. The creeping privatization of government is an ongoing concern that Common Cause/NY has expressed repeatedly – specifically as it relates to the drain of talent away from public service – and we plan to FOIL the Comptroller for the contracts to further understand what New Yorkers paid for. It is...
Common Cause/NY Responds to Proposed NYS Court Changes: “This is Not Reform”
"Independent courts are the last defense against fascism. Placing them under even more direct political control than they already are in New York undercuts our democracy and eliminates checks and balances. Addressing the very real need for court reform demands extensive public discussion leading to a thoughtful, nuanced approach enacted through a formal process with sufficient notice."
Common Cause/NY & Citizens Crime Commission Condemn U.S. House Attack on Democracy and Rule of Law in New York
"It is an unprecedented and gross abuse of power for the United States House of Representatives to even contemplate interfering in a criminal proceeding by threatening to direct a duly elected, sitting District Attorney in front of a House Committee for questioning. Congress has no jurisdiction over criminal matters in New York. The Manhattan District Attorney is exercising his proper authority to pursue the facts wherever they may lead, without fear or favor. Maintaining the independence of the Office of the District Attorney is integral to...
Karaniwang Dahilan/NY: Ang mga Botante ay Karapat-dapat na Mga Sagot sa Unchecked Money
"Ang mga ulat mula sa Buffalo News at Times Union ngayon ay nagpapakita ng isang nagpapatuloy at may kinalaman sa kalakaran ng hindi maisasaalang-alang na pera sa pulitika. Ang mga botante ay nararapat sa transparency, hindi ang litanya ng mga end-run sa paligid ng kanilang karapatang malaman kung sino ang sumusuporta sa mga campaign at campaign materials. New Yorkers hindi dapat magparaya sa mga nakakatakot na pag-iwas mula sa mga Pinuno ng Partido at mga taong nagpapatakbo ng American Opportunity;
Common Cause/NY Responds to News that Gov May Sue the Senate Over LaSalle
"Common Cause/NY is horrified to learn that Governor Hochul is contemplating hiring a litigator at taxpayer expense to violate the Constitutionally protected separation of powers. Make no mistake: doing so would be a total abuse of power, and a brutal attack on a democratically elected institution..."
Common Cause NY: Democracy Takes Time and That’s OK!
"Democracy takes time and we're pleased that all votes in Queens are now counted safely and securely through a careful hand counting process. Accurate and fair election results are worth the wait."
