New York doesn't make it easy for citizens to exercise their right to vote.
Simplify outdated laws to improve voter accessibility
As the state Legislature adjourns for a pivotal election season, New York's voting laws remain a national disgrace, undermining civil rights, perpetuating low voter turnout, and eroding an already damaged public trust.
Advocacy groups make last-minute push for senate to expanded voting rights
As the state legislative session in Albany approaches its June 20 end, a number of advocacy groups around New York, including in Nassau County, are pressing lawmakers to OK new laws that could expand voting rights.
Editorial: New York voting reform is overdue
Gov. Andrew Cuomo likes to say that New York is the most progressive state in the country. But when it comes to rules and regulations regarding voting, the state’s status can best be called archaic.
Editorial: Ruling a reminder we must fight for our right to vote
Voting isn’t just a right; it’s a responsibility. And the U.S. Supreme Court has made it clear how much more responsible we must all be if we want to preserve that right.
Letter: New York State citizens should push easier voting
As those of you who read my Jan. 1 “My View,” I am passionate about voting reform in New York. Now two voting reform bills have moved from the New York State Senate Elections Committee to the Senate Rules Committee.
Letter to the editor: State needs to revamp its voting system
The right — and responsibility — to vote is a fundamental part of our democratic process. Yet New York state consistently has one of the lowest voter turnout rates in the country, and part of that is due to the antiquated and overly difficult voting process.
OUR VIEW: Getting out youth vote will determine the future
“If young people decide to go out there and vote, we have the power to affect what the government does. We could have a big impact.” So said Nestor Aguilera, a 20-year-old...
Opinion: Batman: Democracy demands election reforms in New York state
As this legislative session winds down, the New York State Senate has the opportunity to push forward a series of commonsense voter reforms.
State should take action to make voting easier: Letter
The right to vote is fundamental to our democratic process. New York state consistently has one of the lowest voter turnout rates in the country.