NYDLC Member Lance Polivy On The Radio
NYDLC's Lance Polivy discussed voting rights issues as a guest on WBAI Radio's "Law of the Land" program hosted by constitutional law professor Gloria Browne-Marshall.
Read moreElecteds Kallos and Walker Discuss Voting Improvements
On Thursday, March 26th, members of the New York Democratic Lawyers Council had the pleasure of speaking with two legislators, both of whom share the Council’s commitment to protecting and expanding the right to vote.
New York City Council Member Ben Kallos explained the most important voting rights issues facing New York today, and about how NYDLC members can be active in addressing those issues.
Read moreCouncilmember Kallos to Meet With NYDLC
New York City Councilmember Ben Kallos will be meeting with NYDLC members on March 26th to discuss issues related to voting in New York City.
Read moreNYDLC Reflects on Selma and Voting Rights
NYDLC Co-Chair John Nonna participated in the Jubilee of the Bloody Sunday March that led to the enactment of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Read moreNYDLC Proposes Overhaul to Leading NYS Early Voting Proposal
In a newly released report "Bringing Early Vote to the State of New York" NYDLC's Legislative Affairs Committee endorses a sweeping overhaul to the leading NYS Early Vote legislative proposal that incorporates best practices from systems in place across the country and suggestions from good government advocates.
The proposal better reflect the differing needs of New York's extremely diverse 62 counties, embracing the mantra that "one size does not fit all counties" and preserving local flexibility.
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