David Siffert for Assembly
@siffertforny
If you’ve been keeping up with the news out of Albany, you probably know that the New York state budget is late *again*. In this episode of State Government 101, I explain why this benefits Governor Hochul and stymies progressive political change, and what we can do to fix it.
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Washington Square Park should be welcoming to all - gates won't accomplish that. Thanks to @abc7ny.bsky.social for highlighting my statement at yesterday's Community Board 2 meeting on this topic!
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Earlier this May Day, I stood in solidarity with Sunrise Movement at Wall Street, where activists shut down business as usual and got arrested to demand that we tax the rich, abolish ICE, and secure free and fair elections.
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State Government 101 Office Hours was a success! Thanks to everyone that came to chat about the New York State Legislature with me. If you have a question on the topic, I'm pretty sure I have an answer - so feel free to drop me a line!
John Swinney is skipping Question Time tonight… smart move or missed moment? When you’re ahead, the risk isn’t losing ground—it’s making a mistake. But aren’t big platforms there to be taken? #Scotland #Politics #SNP #Elections #BBCQuestionTime
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Announcing another member of the Fierce Fam! Will you join our team? Text "Deb" to 32403
Early voting begins June 13, and we’re heading into the final stretch. If you’d like to get involved, we’d love to have you join us — whether that’s canvassing, making calls, or hosting a small gathering with friends. Sign-up here: mobilize.us/ninaforny12/
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Tax the rich. And help, don’t harm, those who are struggling. #mamdani #progressive
Just folks marching across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, AL today. 🥺 #VotingRighsAct #Selma
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