Opinion

OPINION: Judicial Nomination Turned Into Another Albany Fiasco

As in so many instances in Albany, basic, fundamental democratic processes are frustrated by political agendas and needless dysfunction. Read More

OPINION: House dysfunction is cause for alarm

Like many Americans, I watched with dismay [in early January] as the U.S. House of Representatives struggled through 15 votes over four days to select a new speaker. Read More

OPINION: State Leaders Must Listen to the Public When Setting the 2023 Agenda

With the beginning of each new legislative session, it’s tradition to hear members of the New York Legislature and the governor lay out their goals and outline the policies they deem most valuable for the state’s residents. Read More

OPINION: A Legislator’s Toughest Job

As Congress and many state legislatures get under way for the year, there are lots of new lawmakers out there starting to learn the ropes. Read More

OPINION: Restoring State Contract Oversight is a Great First Step

Gov. Kathy Hochul [recently] approved a long-overdue measure to restore the comptroller’s office with oversight of state contracts. Read More

OPINION: Democracy saw success, challenges in 2022

At the start of 2022, I wrote that defending democracy was the defining challenge for the United States. Read More

OPINION: Looking Ahead to a Productive 2023

As we look forward to this new year, we do so with a sense of optimism and possibility. Read More

OPINION: Why Congress Matters

The 118th Congress [convened] Jan. 3, and while it’s impossible to know What it will or won’t accomplish, it’s a fair bet there will be drama. Read More

OPINION: Approved Environmental Roadmap Puts NYS on a Problematic Path

As required by the 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), the Climate Action Council (CAC) [on Dec. 19] approved a framework for reducing carbon emissions in New York state. Read More