We are not even at Memorial Day yet, but after a long winter it already seems like we are basking in the luxury of summer. Gardens are alive, people are out on bikes, election day is a world away. But for those of us that work in politics we know…
From New York Women’s Equality at: http://nywomensequality.org/10-point-plan/ 9. Ending Pregnancy Discrimination (Senate Bill 5880) • Despite our nation’s civil rights laws, workplace discrimination against pregnant women is on the rise, posing a significant threat to family economic security. • Pregnant women, especially low-wage women in physically demanding jobs, frequently get…
In today’s Times Union (Albany’s major newspaper) the granddaughter of Eleanor Roosevelt has penned a passionate piece encouraging Gov. Cuomo to place Fair Elections on his list of priorities for this session of the Legislature. http://www.timesunion.com/opinion/article/The-future-is-public-financing-of-elections-5280770.php Please read and share!!
Shame on you Buffalo Common Council members. Politics before Representation should be the motto now hung over each of your doors. The population of the City of Buffalo is 52% female, yet all nine council members are male. Let me remind you, gentleman, that in 2015 this will not go…