As is so often the case, the New York State budget that was just passed contained agreements on a number of non-budget issues, like banning gas stoves, but did not contain one single democracy reform initiative New Yorkers desperately need and strongly support. The budget was passed more than a month late, holding hostage state […]
This blog is a guest post from Monroe County Legislator Rachel Barnhart I am a Monroe County Legislator, a Democrat and a longtime activist for good government. Like many of you, I hate gerrymandering, the manipulation of voting district lines to help parties and candidates. That’s why I’m supporting an ongoing lawsuit against the recently-enacted […]
Unite NY was recently given an opportunity to share our vision in the Queens Daily Eagle. Check it out here!
Did you catch our Executive Director Tim Dunn on Syracuse Morning News with Dave Allen this morning? Listen here! (third item)
Half of New Yorkers Considering Leaving – Cite a Broken Political System, and Crime as Top Issues; Support for Structural Reforms Including Term Limits is Sky High Albany, NY (April 18, 2023) – Half of New York State voters believe the state’s political environment is on the wrong track and 51% are considering leaving the […]
Recently, our Executive Director Tim Dunn caught up with the incredible Laura Curran on her podcast, Cut to the Chase. The former County Executive, Journalist, and Advocate had some great questions and it led to a really engaging discussion. Take a listen here!
Executive Director Tim Dunn caught up with Rocco and Mark to talk reform, a new focus, and the upcoming Drinks and Democracy event in Utica. Have a listen!
Our friends in Rochester have a great resource in the Rochester Beacon. They caught up with our team recently to learn more about UNY’s new direction and bringing our Drinks and Democracy event to Rochester! Learn more here.
Did you catch our Executive Director Tim Dunn on WGY Mornings with Doug Goudie? They talked reform, a broken system, drinks, and even Hamilton! Listen along here.
Our friends at Syracuse.com and the Post-Standard have picked up on our release announcing our strategic pivot for 2023. Read more here.