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The Reformer: July 2022

  I hope you are enjoying your summer. Like many of you, I paid close attention to June’s primary election…

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The Reformer: September 2021

    SEPTEMBER 2021   Dear Friend, As the dust settles after former Governor Cuomo’s resignation and we look to turn…

The Reformer: August 2021

August 25, 2021 - This has been a very sad month for good government in New York State. The independent investigation into now former Governor Cuomo’s conduct found that he sexually harassed current and former state employees in violation of both federal and state laws, and that he even retaliated against one of his accusers.

The Reformer: February 2021

February 2021 - February saw history made in New York City, as we had our first two elections using Ranked Choice Voting.

The Reformer: January 2021

January 29, 2021- This month, we saw the best and worst of our democracy. On January 6th, insurrectionists, encouraged by our former President, stormed the Capitol building in an effort to reverse the results of the Presidential election.

The Reformer: December 2020

December 29 - This has been a trying year for so many of us, but as we turn the page on 2020 I’d like to reflect on a few of Citizens Union’s accomplishments amidst these difficult circumstances.

The Reformer: November 2020

  NOVEMBER 2020   Despite the numerous challenges besieging voters this year—due to the pandemic and systemic voter suppression—this fall’s…

The Reformer: October 2020

October 2020 - We are now one month away from Election Day. This election season has been unlike anything I’ve experienced in my career working in government. We owe a huge debt of gratitude to everyone who has worked so hard under difficult circumstances to ensure that amid an unprecedented global pandemic, every New Yorker has the opportunity to safely cast a ballot.

The Reformer: July/August 2020

August/July, 2020 - We’ve also been in touch with the Board of Elections to ensure they are able to properly administer this fall’s elections and will be assisting them in the recruitment of poll workers from local colleges and universities. We’ll also be encouraging voters to request their absentee ballot as early as possible at nycabsentee.com, and take advantage of early voting when poll sites are less busy. 

The Reformer: June 2020

  Dear Friend, These last months, and specifically the past three weeks, are among the most challenging times that I…

The Reformer: April 2020

Dear Friend, The last few weeks have been incredibly difficult for everyone. The COVID-19 pandemic has already claimed the lives…

The Reformer: January 2020

  Dear Friend, 2019 - what a year! From our many long-fought victories for reform, to our record-setting Gotham Greats…

The Reformer: November 2019

  Dear Friend, Tomorrow may be Election Day, but tens of thousands of New Yorkers have already cast their ballots…

The Reformer: October 2019

Dear Friend, Free speech is the cornerstone of democracy, and its protection has long been at the forefront of Citizens…

The Reformer: August 2019

Dog days of summer?  Not here!  We’re busy launching our newest initiative, the Civic Education and Engagement Project, which will identify…

The Reformer: July 2019

Welcome to the July 2019 issue of The Reformer and from all of us at Citizens Union, happy (early) Fourth…

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