Election reform should expand access but retain integrity
So Gov. Andrew Cuomo has proposed an election reform bill for New York state. It's about time, but as the old saying goes: The devil's in the details.
There’s a real fear of voter disenfranchisement in New York
In some corners of NYC, the fear of voter disenfranchisement is real. Witness the experience of congressional hopeful Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Bronxite and former campaign organizer...
Which electoral reforms would make the biggest difference?
Gov. Andrew Cuomo warmed the hearts of voting rights experts and advocates across the state recently when he included a series of proposals for reforming...
Saratoga County misses voting reform opportunity
The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors' outright rejection of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's voting reform proposals for early voting and automatic registration demonstrates backward...
Vote. That's Just What They Don't Want You to Do.
This is a fragile moment for the nation. The integrity of democratic institutions is under assault from without and within...
NYS budget: Approve early voting, Child Victims Act, retirement savings plan (Editorial)
New York should join 37 other states and the District of Columbia that have instituted early voting. The Legislature should do it this year, so that it can be tested...
New York’s Voter Turnout Is ‘Embarrassing.’ That Could Soon Change
Advocates are making a concerted push for automatic voter registration in New York before the state budget is passed this month, arguing that it cleans up voter rolls, encourages electoral participation, and saves taxpayer money.
CNY election boss pushing for 12 days of early voting in New York
One of Central New York's top elections officials is rallying support for an effort to give people more time to vote each November.
Budget amendment would allow early voting in St. Lawrence County, rest of NY
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently announced a 30-day budget amendment will be advanced to fund voting reforms, including early voting across the state.