The reinvigorated Democratic Lawyers Committee is targeting the 2019 election in a bid to increase racial and gender diversity on the bench and push for criminal justice reform.
Guest Opinion
So, Albany, you think you deserve a raise?
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Since you and I soon will be shelling out for $130,000 annual legislative salaries, we should take a good look at New York lawmakers’ record. It’s not a pretty sight.
Guest Opinion
Divided, we will continue to fall
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Albany is controlled by New York City and Long Island interests, and with Senate control flipping to the Democrats in January, their dominance could increase. For upstate to counter the accumulation of downstate power, it must stand together.
Government & Politics
The downfall of Alain Kaloyeros
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Alain Kaloyeros was sentenced today to three and a half years in prison for his role in a bid rigging scheme. Lauded for his ability to develop alliances and create jobs, his plans fell short on several counts.
Government & Politics
Reflections from Bush 41’s chief speechwriter
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As the nation paid tribute to the 41st president, Alex Zapesochny spoke with Curt Smith, Bush’s chief speechwriter and author of “George H.W. Bush: Character at the Core,” about the man he knew. Listen to their conversation.
Government & Politics
The achievements of George H.W. Bush
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Robert Zapesochny’s family emigrated from the former Soviet Union. President George H.W. Bush’s policies helped many of his relatives and friends do the same. From the reunification of Germany to the Gulf War, Bush has had a far-reaching impact on history.
Beaconomics
How do we measure poverty?
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The official poverty threshold is equal to three times the cost of a minimum food diet in 1963, adjusted for family size. Is it an adequate measure?
Government & Politics
Corruption matters
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Corruption—legal and illegal—undermines faith in government. Public officials often dismiss small ethical lapses, but that paves the way for worse misconduct with bigger consequences.
Government & Politics
Don’t blame the Electoral College
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The “winner take all” system for guiding the votes of a state’s electors is responsible for most of difference between the national popular vote and the Electoral College result. The blame, however, rests with the states, not the Constitution.
Government & Politics
The money trail
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Candidates in the 25th and 27th District congressional races collectively boosted their campaign coffers with $1.5 million in special interest money. Who were the biggest donors?
Beaconomics
Industrial recruitment poker
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Though Amazon says publicly that the Long Island City site for “HQ2½”—half of Amazon’s proposed second headquarters—was not determined by state incentives, would Long Island City have won its bid without them?