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Monthly Archives: March 2009
What Is And Isn’t A Crime
Reform of New York State’s draconian Rockefeller-era drug laws fits in with with a wider national movement pushing for criminal justice reform. Why? As a nation, we currently incarcerate 1 in 100 Americans–a staggering 2.3 million people, a figure that is way out of line compared to other countries. A decorated former Marine and Regan Administration official, Senator Jim Webb (D-VA) is leading the charge in DC by introducing legislation for smarter, effective, and less-costly ways to deal with public safety: “I feel very strongly about the need to put the right people behind bars. But we’re locking up the wrong people too often all across our country. Mental illness isn’t a crime. Addiction isn’t a crime. We need to … More >>
Tagged criminal justice, jim webb, rockefeller
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When Graphic Design Goes Horribly Wrong
Love that GOP! And now go look at Nate Silver’s amazing graphical response And while you’re there: check out his article that states Scott Murphy is poised to win – with YOUR help..
Tagged GOP, ny20
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Taking Fireside Chats Online
In his first-ever online town hall, President Obama fielded a handful of questions from over 104,000 submitted on the web. Questions focused on the economy, but also touched upon topics particularly relevant for young people, like unaffordable college tuition and burdensome student loans. Obama said too many college students finish school while drowning in debt. He said a public service program will begin in a matter of weeks. “If you come out of college with $50,000 worth of debt it’s then hard for you to start making a decision about wanting to be a teacher or wanting to go into social work,” he said. Watch it here: Embedded video from <a href=”http://www.cnn.com/video” mce_href=”http://www.cnn.com/video”>CNN Video</a>
Tagged obama, online town hall
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The Big Ugly
All about the state budget in Albany this week and it’s been dubbed “the big ugly” by legislators. With a $3B+ hole to fill, taxes are going up and services are being cut. Some of what appears to be on the table: – A deal to avoid big fare hikes and cuts in transit service in New York City, a plan the MTA board adopted Wednesday (and has been met with fierce criticism)…that could infuse the debt-riddled public authority with cash. – A “bigger, better bottle bill” that will expand nickel deposits for bottled water to raise revenue (much as is currently done with cans of soda or beer) and encourage recycling. – A $16 million [cut] from the state’s … More >>
Tagged Albany, bottle bill, mta, nys budget, recession, rockefeller, taxes
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Dead Heat in NY20–Help GOTV This Weekend
Polls released today show Scott Murphy has made double-digit gains in NY20 over the past several weeks, and the race is now essentially tied. It’s clear this special election could be won or lost by a knife’s edge. Scott Murphy needs your help to win next Tuesday, March 31st. Help get out the vote. Canvass or phone bank this weekend. If you missed them, read this and this about why we need to keep NY20 blue.
Tagged GOTV, ny20, scott murphy
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New! Community Service at goMYD.com
New appendages are being added to goMYD.com all the time. Our Community Service Director, Sarah Gudernatch, is leading the charge on getting MYDers out into the community and making a difference. From helping out at soup kitchens on the Lower East Side to cleaning up Hudson Park, MYD’s Community Service calendar is chock-full of great ways to get involved and meet new people. Have an idea for a service event, or want to join Sarah’s team? Send her a message.
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