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In the United States, there are elections because of our Constitution. There is political bantering over everything, including whether the U.S. is much of a democracy or not. But make no … more

By Wim Laven | 3/22/24

Politics is partisan — voting isn’t

Some 158 million Americans voted in the 2020 U.S. presidential election, but 63 million eligible people could not because they weren’t even registered to vote. more

9/14/23

Your school vote matters, so use it wisely

Next Tuesday, May 16, is the day that eligible voters across New York state can vote on school district budgets . . . more

5/11/23

Hewlett-Woodmere Board of Education Vice President Cheryl May and Trustee Shari Amitrano are seeking re-election on May 16.

Introducing the two Hewlett-Woodmere trustee candidates

The Hewlett-Woodmere school district election is less than two weeks away and two candidates are running for re-election on the Board of Education. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 5/7/23

Political science professor Daniel Magleby tells a Nassau County Legislature redistricting committee last week its maps from both Democrats and Republicans show clear gerrymandering. Final maps determining who will represent who at the county level are expected as early as this week.

GOP, Dems can’t agree on district maps

Nassau County Republicans and Democrats remained far apart when it comes to redistricting the county legislature. And as a final map is expected to be released this week — if not already … more

By Karina Kovac | 11/23/22

Get out and exercise . . . your right to vote

Mark Twain famously once said that if “voting made any difference, they wouldn’t let us do it.” more

10/27/22

Are you happy with New York’s leadership?

Voting is so easy. There used to be a single Election Day. Since 1845, that voting day . . . more

By John O'Connell | 10/27/22

Protect democracy: Become an election protector

During the dog days of summer, many people are more apt to relax on vacation than to think about whom they plan to vote for in the upcoming elections, never mind how they can help ensure voters’ rights at the polling place. more

8/11/22

Yes, voter fraud does exist

Voter fraud has been around since the creation of democracy, but that doesn’t make it right or mean we should allow it to continue or expand. more

By Ronald J. Rosenberg | 6/30/22

Early voting runs through Oct. 31 at 17 sites across Nassau County, including the Lawrence Yacht & Country Club.

Early voting begins Oct. 23, Lawrence club a site

Early voting gets underway on Oct. 23 stretches through Oct. 31 at 17 sites across Nassau County, including the Lawrence Yacht & Country Club, 101 Causeway in Lawrence. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/22/21

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