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Money and Politics This Week

Money and Politics This Week

Sean Collins February 3, 2012 0

Crossposted from the Brennan Center for Justice   NY Campaign Finance: 1. Today, over 100 organizations that support Fair Elections for New York wrote Governor Cuomo detailing the need for publicly financed campaigns, lower contribution limits,

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118 Organizations Write Governor Cuomo Supporting Fair Elections

118 Organizations Write Governor Cuomo Supporting Fair Elections

Charlie Albanetti February 3, 2012 0

Today, a large group of diverse organizations that support Fair Elections for New York sent a letter to Governor Cuomo detailing the need for publicly financed campaigns, lower contribution limits, and better enforcement, and

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Global Reach with Tè Revesz: Are Unrestricted Corporate Campaign Contributions Good or Bad for Companies and Shareholders?

Global Reach with Tè Revesz: Are Unrestricted Corporate Campaign Contributions Good or Bad for Companies and Shareholders?

Charlie Vella January 25, 2012 0

Tomorrow, Citizen Action of New York City’s Board Chair Tè Revesz  is hosting an online seminar about Citizens United, the 2010 Supreme Court decision that allows unrestricted corporate contributions to political candidates. The show begins

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Today in #MoneyPolitics: What Corporations Giveth, They Can Taketh Away

Today in #MoneyPolitics: What Corporations Giveth, They Can Taketh Away

Sean Collins January 23, 2012 0

In today’s Times Union, James Odato reported some of the top contributors to New York campaigns  in last six months of 2011 – including one man who donated over $500,000 to the Conservative Party.

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Money and Politics This Week

Money and Politics This Week

Sean Collins January 20, 2012 0

Cross-posted from the Brennan Center. For more stories on an ongoing basis, follow the Twitter hashtag #moNeYpolitics NY Campaign Finance News 1. Gov. Cuomo renewed his support for public campaign financing in New York in his

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Siena Polls Shows 74% Support for Public Financing of Elections

Siena Polls Shows 74% Support for Public Financing of Elections

Charlie Albanetti January 16, 2012 0

A new poll by Siena Research Institute was just released showing that 74% of New Yorkers support Governor Cuomo’s proposal for public financing of elections and lower campaign contribution limits that he included in

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Policy Highlight: A Blueprint for Corporate Tax Fairness

Policy Highlight: A Blueprint for Corporate Tax Fairness

Charlie Albanetti January 9, 2012 1

Earlier today, Citizen Action joined with dozens of allies to announce our new plan to reform our corporate tax system – a plan that if enacted would save New York State over $1 billion.

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Cross Post: Money and Politics This Week

Cross Post: Money and Politics This Week

Charlie Vella December 2, 2011 0

A cross post from the Brennan Center for Justice - Every Friday, the Brennan Center will be compiling the latest news concerning the corrosive nature of money in New York State politics—and the ongoing

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Citizen Action of New York Endorses Jesus Gonzalez

Citizen Action of New York Endorses Jesus Gonzalez

Charlie Vella August 22, 2011 0

Citizen Action of New York officially endorses Jesus Gonzalez in his campaign for election to the State Assembly.

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Legislative and Communications Internship Opportunity

Legislative and Communications Internship Opportunity

Charlie Vella August 8, 2011 0

We're looking for an intern! Are you qualified to join our team and help bring social justice to New York

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