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Lever Voting Machines Still in New York

Posted on November 3, 2009 by iwilder

Please write in “Audrey Capozzi” for Suffolk County Treasurer. (see explanation below) KW: Ian and I went to vote today, at our polling station in North Babylon, New York. They are still using the old voting machines. So, to write-in, you slide back the blue rectangle at the top, write the name of the person […]

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In LI: Health care workers protest mandatory vaccinations

Posted on October 11, 2009 by kwilder

(excerpt from) Newsday Health care workers protest flu-vaccination order October 11, 2009 Health care providers from throughout Long Island gathered on the lawn of Suffolk County’s Health Department Saturday in a second day of protests against the state’s mandatory flu-vaccination order. Carrying picket signs in Hauppauge, the group numbering about 60 quietly talked among themselves […]

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Our monopoly government of Dems/Reps kicks Libertarians off the ballot…

Posted on October 6, 2009 by kwilder

from Ballot Access News New York Libertarians Lose Ballot Status for Suffolk County Slate on a Technicality October 6th, 2009 On October 6, a New York Superior Court in Suffolk County, New York, ruled that the lawsuit Kosin v Geier should be dismissed. This means that none of the Libertarian candidates for county office in […]

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Suffolk County Conservative Party Wins Lawsuit Against “Raiders”

Posted on September 23, 2009 by kwilder

from Ballot Access News Suffolk County Conservative Party Wins Lawsuit Against Raiders September 23rd, 2009 On September 18, the New York Supreme Court, Suffolk County, won its lawsuit to expel a mass entry into the party by members of four organizations that represent Long Island police, especially the Suffolk County Police Benevolent Association. New York […]

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The truth about Eli Mystal and illegal immigrants

Posted on September 9, 2009 by kwilder

KW: The story of then-Legislator Elie Mystal saying an outrageous remark about immigrants, and the response to that remark, demonstrates some stark realities about the difficulties of community organizing, public communications, and keeping relationships among activists. The story below, by Elie Mystal’s son, inspires me, by confronting two awkward situations: former Legislator Elie Mystal, a […]

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Southern Poverty Law Center: Anti-Immigrant Climate Fueling Violence Against Latinos in Suffolk County

Posted on September 3, 2009 by iwilder

*Check with Long Island Wins (longislandwins.com) for more coverage on the report. MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Latino immigrants in Suffolk County, N.Y., are routinely the target of violent attacks, harassment and abuse driven by a virulent anti-immigrant climate that has been fostered by community leaders and law enforcement practices, according to a report released today by […]

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Suffolk County Board of Elections needs help…

Posted on August 27, 2009 by iwilder

Kimberly writes: Just two of the many, big problems at the Suffolk County Board of Elections: 1. As of 2009, the workers do not know their stuff and give out wrong information.

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Summer 2009: Long Island and NYC Beach Closings

Posted on August 21, 2009 by kwilder

KW: I can’t seem to find a way to get automatic alerts or updates. Seems like a need to fill. Because, when I search, Newsday and our blog are the only place to find that info. For now, the only way I have been told to check on Long Island beach closings is to call […]

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Daily News comments on Steve Levy’s anti-immigrant joke

Posted on August 9, 2009 by kwilder

KW: Democratic Party politician Steve Levy is the Suffolk County Executive. Under his tenure, there have been many proposals and many controversies about getting tough on the immigration issue. In 2007, the Green Party of Suffolk County ran a candidate against Steve Levy, largely as a way to reject Steve Levy’s anti-immigrant stances and rhetoric. […]

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Thurs. Aug 6th: Events in LI and NYC to commemorate Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Posted on August 6, 2009 by kwilder

August 6th, 1945 is the day that the United States of America dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. You can find more about the history of Hiroshima Day and Hiroshima’s commemoration of the event: here. If you would like to join in honoring and remembering the victims, and hoping for a future of peace […]

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Understanding Empathy as a Tool for Peace 7/1/09

Posted on June 18, 2009 by iwilder

On Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 7pm, the Babylon Green Party Gathering will feature Nonviolent Communication (NVC) practitioners Sue Tibke and Greg Wills speaking about Understanding Empathy as a Tool for Peace.

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Dem. SC Exec Levy Disses Same-Sex Ad, but Approves Anti-choice

Posted on June 14, 2009 by iwilder

NYCLU Seeks Records Regarding Suffolk County’s Rejection of Same-Sex Marriage Ad The New York Civil Liberties Union today filed a formal freedom of information request for records regarding Suffolk County’s recent rejection of a local LGBT rights group’s attempt to place advertisements expressing support for same-sex marriage on county buses. Related:The NYCLU’s Freedom of Information […]

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NY State Senate: Redistricting and power, race and family values…

Posted on June 12, 2009 by kwilder

Elizabeth Benjamin at her Daily News blog posts two great articles about the real reason for the coup. Reason #1: Redistricting Reason #2 to Reason #100: Outlined by Dan Jenison of Newsday

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Long Island Politics: Addressing special districts

Posted on May 22, 2009 by kwilder

The article below focuses largely on characters and alliances related to the special district issue. Though, it is also important to note the general direction of legislation which may force local governments to consolidate special districts. Some citizens are not aware that their tax bills include items –such as water tax and sewer tax and […]

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