For most of my adult life, I have watched the political world around me crumble. Partisanship has driven wedges between my friends, family, and neighbors. Many of my state’s leaders have resigned or been imprisoned due to corruption. Debt levels have risen to extraordinary and unsustainable levels. Education has fallen by almost every metric. Our […]
Since the launch of Unite NY a few months ago, the feedback we’ve received has been strong. Our message of People Over Party is resonating. Everyone is tired of hyper-partisan finger pointing. Our leaders need to focus on finding solutions to our most pressing issues! Fixing a broken system isn’t easy – and starting a new political […]
Last week something remarkable happened, with two separate court rulings netting a significant victory for everyone who believes ballot access is fundamental to a well-functioning democracy. This happened when judges in separate proceedings in state and federal courts both ordered the Erie County Board of Elections to put Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown’s name on an […]
Looking at the political landscape in New York’s largest cities, it is fair to say, most people are left out of the political process and only a fraction of New York voters are making our state’s political decisions. In our large cities, the winners of sometimes competitive Democratic primaries coast to victory with almost […]
While New York has many political problems, one gaping issue in front of both Parties is the fact that we have a closed primary system. That means that in order to vote in a Party Primary, you must be an enrolled member of that Party. Most New Yorkers think, “of course you do! Where in […]
Many of us are sick and tired of the hyper-partisanship that has become the default in politics. Back room deals, rule by executive order, and legislative gridlock are now the hallmarks of government across America. Nowhere is this more prevalent than in our own New York State. The two major political parties play the game […]
If you’re like us, you watched every second of the Big Game on Sunday, enjoying a not just the game and the food, but the commercials! And no commercial from yesterday landed with as much authority than Jeep’s ad featuring Bruce Springsteen. Take a look here: The Boss shared a message that really resonated with […]
As we watched today’s Inauguration of President Joe Biden, it’s difficult to shake the horrific events that transpired just two weeks ago. The events of January 6, 2021 will be forever seared into our collective memories as an historically distressing event in American history. The visuals of an angry mob storming our nation’s Capitol and […]
