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In 2012, We Internet Nerds are a Must-Win Constituency
(The following originally ran on the New York page of the Huffington Post.)
Events of last week left little doubt about the political clout of the Internet. Thanks to an online firestorm, Planned Parenthood not only emerged from a three-day flap with funding intact, but also 10,000 Facebook fans stronger and about $3 million richer. “Online Backlash Boosts Planned Parenthood” and “Social Media Flexes Muscle” were headlines we saw over and over again.
There’s no question that… Read More
The Paladino Threat
Fringe lunatic Carl Paladino has almost zero chance of becoming the next governor of New York – but all of his hate-spewing along the campaign trail still matters.
Consider his latest round of bigoted remarks from Sunday (the day before National Coming Out Day). Paladino told a group of Hasidic Jewish leaders that he does not want children to be “brainwashed into thinking that homosexuality is an equally valid or successful option” and added that the gay… Read More
Tagged 2010 elections, carl paladino, gay marriage, governor, governor race, marriage equality, New York, republicans, tea party
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Virtual Town Hall: 5 Questions for Tony Avella
This is the third installment of MYD’s “Virtual Town Hall,” a series of exclusive interviews with newsmakers, lawmakers, and other fascinating New Yorkers. The format is simple: We ask any five questions. They answer. No edits!
Tony Avella is a former New York City Council Member and current candidate for State Senate in the 11th district (Queens).
1. Why do you think young people should care about the state government and what goes on in Albany?
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Virtual Town Hall: 5 Questions for Rep. Carolyn Maloney, (D) NY-14
This is the first installment of MYD’s “Virtual Town Hall,” a series of exclusive interviews with newsmakers, lawmakers, and other fascinating New Yorkers. The format is simple: We ask any five questions. They answer. No edits!
Our first participant is Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney, a Democrat who has served in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1993. Her district includes most of Manhattan’s Upper East Side, Astoria and Long Island City in Queens and Roosevelt Island. Rep. Maloney is the current… Read More
NY Congressman To Arizona: You’re Out!
Photo via AP
Arizona’s racially divisive anti-immigration law could cost the state it’s 2011 All-Star Game hosting privileges.
New York Rep. José E. Serrano is calling for Major League Baseball to move the game from Phoenix.
“I think Major League Baseball, with 40 percent Latino ballplayers at all levels, should make a statement that it will not hold its All-Star Game in a state that discriminates against 40 percent of their people,” Serrano… Read More
Tagged arizona, immigration, Jose Serrano
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More Right Wing BS: Insurance, Risk, And Morality
A conservative friend of mine recently sent me this article.
It made my blood boil.
Nonetheless, hours before the historic health reform vote, it’s important to address. Because it’s a classic example of the oversimplified and often erroneous arguments making this bill – a bill that will cover 32 million and reduce the deficit by more than a trillion dollars over two decades- such a tough sell.
My immediate instinct is go after this article for its moral… Read More
