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The summer of 2025 marked the First Capital Region Festival of Threatre: 4 days of theatre productions, readings, discussions, workshops, and panel discussions. Hudson Mohawks Magazine's Andrea Cunliffe attended the panel discussion “Fighting Censorship Today.” The discussion was about the impact censorship has on the arts and its mutual responsibility with society. The panel discussion included moderator Sara La Duke, and panelists: Ari Edelson - Artistic Director of the Orchard Project The Orchard Project (OP) is a preeminent artistic development laboratory and accelerator for creators of performance and dramatic stories, based in NYC and summers in Saratoga Springs Joanna Palladino, council member for the local ACLU, Actress and Creator of “Read Out “Capital Region literary project. Howard Sherman Arts Administrator, Arts Writer and Advocate on behalf of productions Academic professional and community confronted with censorship Justin Harrison Senior Policy Counsel for the NYCLU. Representing 1st amendment law and litigation

Real ID deadline is here, NYCLU's opposition, privacy concerns, listener email, interactive shows being removed from Netflix, the death of Skype.

Real ID deadline is here, NYCLU's opposition, privacy concerns, listener email, interactive shows being removed from Netflix, the death of Skype.

The Executive Orders signed by Donald Trump on his first day back in the Presidential office and the subsequent days have brought a lot of fear to many communities. To better understand what is currently taking place, Melanie Trimble of the New York Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of New York, spoke with Sina Basila Hickey for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. Find recources by NYCLU here: https://www.nyclu.org/resources/know-your-rights?types=right&issues=&dates=&searchTerm=&pageNumber=1

Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia says an NYCLU analysis of police misconduct records does not accurately reflect current BPD internal investigation practices and outcomes.

Proposition One - Will New Yorkers add new rights to the State Constitution? - 10/08/24 Empire State legislators have asked New York's voters to amend the State Constitution. With a title of the "Equal Rights Amendment" it is getting broad support as a means to lock in abortion as a protected activity. However many pro-family advocates across the political spectrum are now expressing concern about how Proposal One's wording could open the door to transgender procedures with no parental notification, endangers women's sports, and could add voting rights for non-citizens. Western New York State Senator George Borrello also tells us that, if this is approved by a majority this fall, it will create big business for attorneys who will file many more lawsuits related to the new Constitutional protections. Borrello is among the organizers for a public information forum on Prop One. That public meeting was Tuesday (October 8) in Corning, New York. He spoke Wednesday morning about the issues with Bob Price of Family Life News.   For further information: The official text of this proposed Constitutional Amendment: NY Board of Elections website The New York Times article to which the senator refers Other analysis of the implications of this "Equal Rights Amendment":  Olean Times Herald,  WSJ,  NYCLU,  NYFA         #newsmaker interview

Every year, over 1,700 New Yorkers die from suicide. Dr. Ann Sullivan, Commissioner of the NYS Office of Mental Health, explains how the 988 crisis line is helping save lives. Beth Haroules from the NYCLU unpacks the legal implications of mask bans across New York. Are these laws protecting public safety or infringing on civil rights?   EXPLORE MORE: nynow.org

An increasing number of states are enacting policies hostile to LGBTQ youth, like book bans and restrictions on participation in sports. Even in states like New York where there is greater state-level support for LGBTQ rights, similar policies aimed at stifling those rights have emerged at the local level. Amy Leipziger (Project Director, Free to Be Youth Project), Ashton Hessee (Legal Fellow, Free to Be Youth Project) and Gabriella Larios (Staff Attorney, NYCLU) of the City Bar's LGBTQ Rights Committee unpack the damage to psychological and physical health that these bans and the anti-LGBTQ culture that they promote can have on LGBTQ youth – kids who are navigating the same developmental challenges as their peers while being saddled with these additional burdens. Amy, Ashton and Gabriella also speak to how queer and trans youth – and their parents and caregivers – can understand their rights and understand how to advocate for their rights in school. All three share stories from the frontlines of litigating against these bans, and share insights on the most effective strategies for pairing litigation with grassroots community organizing. Access a transcript of this episode here: https://bit.ly/3zp9tfd Access NYCLU's “Your Rights as an LGBTQ Student” resource here: https://bit.ly/4euK6aC Want to learn more about the changing state of the law governing transgender athletes' participation in sports? View the City Bar's on-demand CLE program “Transgender Athletes: Title IX and the Dynamic Legal Landscape” (https://bit.ly/4gITn0v). Visit nycbar.org/events to find all of the most up-to-date information about our upcoming programs and events. 00:00 Introduction and Back-to-School Reflections 02:27 Challenges Faced by Students and Schools 04:06 Transgender Rights and School Policies 16:14 Impact of Discrimination on Mental Health 19:15 Statistics on LGBTQ+ Student Experiences 33:08 Community Support and Advocacy 46:35 Conclusion and Call to Action

The NYCLU, as part of its statewide campaign to enhance police accountability, has obtained 249 police records from the Troy PD. In this segment, Hudson Mohawk Magazine producer Elizabeth Press speaks to assistant legal director of the New York Civil Liberties Union, Bobby Hodgson about his effort to make police records accessible to the public. To see the Troy Police records visit: https://www.nyclu.org/data/troy-police-department-records

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Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Court delays are causing people to languish for too long in Rikers Island jails, according to a new report from city Comptroller Brad Lander. WNYC's Matt Katz has more. Meanwhile, low-income families in the Bronx will soon have more options for free child care. WNYC's Karen Yi reports six new Head Start centers will open in the borough by 2026. Plus, both New York Attorney General Letitia James and the NYCLU are calling Nassau County's law banning trans women from competing in sports at county facilities transphobic. But Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman denies this.

Melanie Trimble, Regional Director of the Capital Region of the NY Civil Liberties Union, said "The Saratoga Springs Police Department's reported crackdown on the city's unhoused population is a shameful attempt to shuffle them away from public sight and cover up the city's housing problems. In doing so, Saratoga Springs is ripping a page from the books of other cities that have swept homeless people and so-called encampments before major sporting and entertainment events." She discusses the situation with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Daniel Lambright, a NYCLU senior staff attorney, talks with Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Elizabeth (EP) Press about the drug dealer registry and his concerns about it.

Pro-Palestinian protestors disrupted Governor Lamont's speech in West Hartford today. SUNY Stony Brook's president will become president of Yale. Wrong-way collisions in Connecticut are on the rise. The NYCLU is suing the state over the Sexual Assault Reform Act. And a Shelter Island music program celebrates its 31st summer season!

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: First, Mark Dunlea brings us an interview with Troy Mayor Carmela Mantello, where they talk about the work she's done in office up to this point. Then, Elizabeth “EP” Press talks about the Rensco Drug Dealer Registry with NYCLU. Later on, Andrea Cunliffe brings us to the Albany Rural Cemetery for a conversation with the 3rd-great grandson of Amos Dean. After that, Brea Bathel talks to Librarian Laurie Dreyer, who gives us her summer novel suggestions as part of this months library update. Finally, A'livija Mullins-Richard talks to Soul Fire Farm about upcoming programing.

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: In the New Jersey Senate race, Congress member Andy Kim has won the endorsements of the first three Democratic county committees that hold a secret ballot vote. Meanwhile, New York City's housing agency says the number of vacant rent-stabilized apartments plummeted last year amid a deep shortage of affordable units. Plus, the NYCLU is preparing to sue Columbia University for its decision last fall to temporarily suspend two pro-Palestinian student groups. Finally, WNYC's Sean Carlson talks with transportation reporter Stephen Nessen and editor Clayton Guse about the appropriate situations for using emergency brakes on the train, a new lawsuit against the MTA for underpaying cleaners during the pandemic, and answers some listener questions.

With the battle over abortion rights raging in the United States at local, state, and national levels, we here in New York state cannot become complacent that access to abortion will always be guaranteed here. Economic, social, and logistical barriers prevent many people from accessing the care they need, and without decisive action to change that, working-class New York residents as well as people living in the surrounding area will continue to be at risk. Tonight we're joined live by Chelsea Williams-Diggs of New York Abortion Access Fund and Allie Bohm of New York Civil Liberties Union to discuss the state of abortion access in New York state and their advocacy for the statewide Reproductive Freedom and Equity Fund. Tell your legislators that you support increasing access to abortion in New York state: https://action.aclu.org/send-message/protect-abortion-access-new-york Follow and support the New York Abortion Access Fund at nyaaf.org.

On this episode Eric & John sit down & discuss how the NYPD will respond to Protests going forward as per the agreement NYC Mayor Eric Adams & NYPD Police Commissioner Edward Caban agreed too with Attorney General James, The Legal Aid Society, and NYCLU. This episode was filmed prior to NYC Mayor Eric Adams publicly blaming the agreement for the NYPD's lackluster response to the nightly disruptions of Mass Transit, Sidewalks, Bridges & Roads in NYC. To learn more about #TheFinestUnfiltered visit us at: Website: www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/@TheFinestUnfiltered?si=Y5ZcHqdgVLunTYx9X: RetiredNYFinest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheFinestUnfiltered Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5157835 X: https://twitter.com/RetiredNYFinest/ If you are interested in purchasing a Finest Unfiltered T-Shirt please visit https://meyersuniforms.com/265-unfiltered-podcast-tee/ For any financial or investment advice please contact LaidLaw Blue at 888-901-2583 (Blue) or visit them online at https://laidlawwealthmanagement.com/laidlaw-blue/ tell them your friends at #TheFinestUnfiltered sent you. #NYPD #NYC #Crime #Police #Politics #Cops #LawEnforcement #protest #policereform #micromanagement @nypd @nycmayorsoffice @nyccouncil

We talk to the Isabelle Leyva from NYCLU about the NYPD and discover that maybe the police aren't so great. Walter also quotes from this amazing article by Matthew Walther: https://thecritic.co.uk/the-fascist-state-of-paw-patrol/ Like us? Hate us? Tell us about it on our new Discord: https://discord.com/invite/WFva39bvzr Walter: https://linktr.ee/waltermasterson Maximilian: https://linktr.ee/logicmax

New York City's child welfare system is exacerbating racial disparities for Black families, according to the NYCLU. Meanwhile, on Thursday the New Jersey state assembly approved a bill that would require 8th-to-12th graders to get grief education. Finally, before year's end, Governor Kathy Hochul faces decisions on 90 pending bills, with 85 requiring action by Saturday. Key measures include proposals to ban non compete agreements and shift numerous local elections. WNYC's Janae Pierre sat with Albany reporter Jon Campbell for the latest.

    Meet the Faces of Crypto Philanthropy | The Giving Block Based on the "Faces of Crypto Philanthropy" article by The Giving Block, the most generous donor appears to be Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum. He has donated cryptocurrencies valued at over $1 billion to various causes, including COVID-19 relief, medical research, and Ukraine humanitarian aid. This level of giving places him at the forefront in terms of the scale of crypto philanthropy. For more detailed information about Vitalik Buterin's and others' contributions, please visit The Giving Block's article.   The ACLU will legally represent the NRA. Its NY affiliate isn't happy about it. | Gothamist The ACLU's decision to represent the NRA in a Supreme Court case over alleged free-speech violations by New York state has led to a rift with its New York affiliate, the NYCLU. NYCLU's Executive Director Donna Lieberman contends that the ACLU's role as counsel is unnecessary, given the NRA's significant legal resources and differing principles. The case centers on whether New York's actions against financial institutions working with the NRA constitute state censorship, a situation the ACLU argues could set a dangerous precedent for silencing advocacy groups.     A Tale of Two Billionaires: Scott Versus Buffet Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott outlined the details of the almost $2.1 billion she donated in the last year, bringing the total amount of donations up to almost $16 billion since 2019. In a blog update, Scott outlines the nonprofits that have directly benefited from her gifts. This contrasts with the announcement of billionaire investor Warren Buffett, who committed donations  in the form of shares, with a release from his Berkshire Hathaway conglomerate detailing that 1.5 million shares are going to the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, as reported by CNN. The contrast between Scott's direct donations and Buffets donations (via shares) to a family foundation is particularly underscored by potential generation changes in giving.   Is a gift always a gift? We asked the audience about whether giving to your own family foundation really counts.   Read more >> 2024 is the biggest election year in history | The Economist   In 2024, a pivotal year for global democracy, 76 countries are set to hold elections, yet the quality and fairness of these elections vary significantly. Major democracies like Brazil, India, Indonesia, and the United States, labeled as "flawed democracies," face significant elections, with America's political culture scoring lowest in democratic aspects. Europe and Africa present contrasting democratic landscapes, with Europe scoring high in the Democracy Index and Africa facing challenges, while the scheduled Ukrainian election stands as a potential act of defiance amid ongoing conflict.

    Meet the Faces of Crypto Philanthropy | The Giving Block Based on the "Faces of Crypto Philanthropy" article by The Giving Block, the most generous donor appears to be Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum. He has donated cryptocurrencies valued at over $1 billion to various causes, including COVID-19 relief, medical research, and Ukraine humanitarian aid. This level of giving places him at the forefront in terms of the scale of crypto philanthropy. For more detailed information about Vitalik Buterin's and others' contributions, please visit The Giving Block's article.   The ACLU will legally represent the NRA. Its NY affiliate isn't happy about it. | Gothamist The ACLU's decision to represent the NRA in a Supreme Court case over alleged free-speech violations by New York state has led to a rift with its New York affiliate, the NYCLU. NYCLU's Executive Director Donna Lieberman contends that the ACLU's role as counsel is unnecessary, given the NRA's significant legal resources and differing principles. The case centers on whether New York's actions against financial institutions working with the NRA constitute state censorship, a situation the ACLU argues could set a dangerous precedent for silencing advocacy groups.     A Tale of Two Billionaires: Scott Versus Buffet Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott outlined the details of the almost $2.1 billion she donated in the last year, bringing the total amount of donations up to almost $16 billion since 2019. In a blog update, Scott outlines the nonprofits that have directly benefited from her gifts. This contrasts with the announcement of billionaire investor Warren Buffett, who committed donations  in the form of shares, with a release from his Berkshire Hathaway conglomerate detailing that 1.5 million shares are going to the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, as reported by CNN. The contrast between Scott's direct donations and Buffets donations (via shares) to a family foundation is particularly underscored by potential generation changes in giving.   Is a gift always a gift? We asked the audience about whether giving to your own family foundation really counts.   Read more > > 2024 is the biggest election year in history | The Economist   In 2024, a pivotal year for global democracy, 76 countries are set to hold elections, yet the quality and fairness of these elections vary significantly. Major democracies like Brazil, India, Indonesia, and the United States, labeled as "flawed democracies," face significant elections, with America's political culture scoring lowest in democratic aspects. Europe and Africa present contrasting democratic landscapes, with Europe scoring high in the Democracy Index and Africa facing challenges, while the scheduled Ukrainian election stands as a potential act of defiance amid ongoing conflict.

This week I sit down with Perry Grossman of the NYCLU. We have a long discussion about the state of our Democracy in NY State including the NY Voting Rights Act, the election alignment bill, and even jury makeup in New York. Enjoy.

Julie Mente sat down with Samah Sisay, Staff Attorney at the Center for Constitutional Rights, to shine a light on the human rights violations occurring at Orange County Correctional Facility. Samah delves into the true reality of immigration detention in New York, sharing stories of inhumane conditions faced by people detained and how they have organized and advocated against these conditions. Finally, learn about the lawsuit filed by the Center for Constitutional Rights, NYCLU and Bronx Defenders against Orange County, ICE, and officials and discover how you can support efforts to end immigration detention in New York and support those inside.  Notes: https://ccrjustice.org/home/what-we-do/our-cases/ortiz-v-orange-county-ny --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dismantlinginjustice/support

50a, the New York State law that required the concealment of Police disciplinary records was overturned in 2020. Since then the NYCLU has been working hard to extract records from different municipalities and the State Police. Bobby Hodgson a supervising attorney at the New York Civil Liberties Union, has been leading these efforts. Elizabeth (EP) Press spoke to Bobby for an update on the State Police lawsuit and the NYCLU's win in Troy, NY.

August 30, 2023 - The New York Civil Liberties Union has created databases and reports documenting two decades of disciplinary measures and uses of force from the state police, which is fighting efforts to turn over more detailed records. We talk with NYCLU legal fellow Ify Chikezie and supervising attorney Bobby Hodgson about the information they've collected so far about trooper, how the public should utilize their online resources, and what law enforcement records they're still trying to obtain.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with a story on the Saratoga Race Course by Mark Dunlea. People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has called to stop horse racing at the track after 11 horse deaths since May. Then, Elizabeth EP Press reports on records released by NYCLU showing 20 years of NY State Police misconduct and force. Later on, Michael Kennedy and Kristoph DiMaria join us to honor the legacy of Shirey Archie, especially in the theater community. After that, Brooke Singer of White Feather Farm talks to Sina Basila Hickey about the seed saving roundtable and workshop coming up. Finally, we mark the legacy of another local activist: John Wolcott who, among many other things, was instrumental in the Save the Pine Bush movement.

The New York State Police are responsible for patrolling state highways, rural communities, responding to 911 calls, providing law enforcement services, and more. There are some 5000 State police officers across New York but since the 1970s police misconduct records have been kept secret in New York State. The New York Civil Liberties Union just released 20 years of these records from the State Police. Hudson Mohawk Magazine producer Elizabeth (EP) Press spoke to Ify Chikezie and Bobby Hodgson from the NYCLU about the importance of sharing these records.

Justin Elizabeth Sayre is currently in residency at Joe's Pub at the Public with their new variety show, Assorted Fruit. Sayre also appeared on HBO's The Comeback with Lisa Kudrow. They are NYCLU artist ambassador and a 2023 MacDowell Fellow. Follow on Instagram: justinelizabethsayre C'mon Get Happy: The Making of Summer Stock is now on presale and will be published by the University Press of Mississippi in mid-October. It also contains her iconic number “Get Happy” number and Gene Kelly's all-time personal favorite solo dance number. The Foreword was written by Tony Award-winning dancer and choreographer Savion Glover and authors David Fantle and Tom Johnson have received book jacket endorsements from Lorna Luft, Tommy Tune, Michael Feinstein, Rob Marshall, Susan Stroman, David Shire and Richard Maltby Jr. Preorder on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Cmon-Get-Happy-Making-Summer/dp/1496838394 Debbie Wileman has also become a social media singing sensation during the global pandemic, capturing worldwide attention as a modern-day Judy Garland phenomenon.  Debbie received standing ovations before sold-out audiences in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Orlando, FL, New York City's iconic Carnegie Hall, Provincetown, MA, and Los Angeles, CA. Debbie was born and raised as a working-class Londoner. As the only child of a professional rock musician father and her school teacher mother, she excelled musically and artistically as a young girl.  At 12, she started performing Judy for her nana and an ever-growing world. Following her secondary education, Debbie attended The University of Salford in Salford, Greater Manchester, England, where she completed her performing arts degree. Follow Debbie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debbie.saloman

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We first hear from the NYCLU about protecting access to gender-affirming care in New York State. Then, for our peace bucket we talk about an upcoming event this Friday in Bethlehem about the 70 year war in Korea, Later on, I talk to Ramon Cruz, the outgoing president of the national SIerra Club. After that, we have an interview with Sue Steele about her campaign in the Democratic Primary election for Troy City Council President We finish with an interview about how Safer Bars in Schenectady are working to reduce sexual violence in bars.

On Mother's Day, April 14, 2023, tens of thousands of Capital District residents flocked to the annual Tulip Festival in Albany's Washington Park. Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine interviewed five of the groups tabling. In part one, he talked to several groups tabled under the umbrella of 518Ukranians.com. This included Dr. Baran of the Ukranian Congress Committee. The third speaker was Melanie Trimble of the New York Civil Liberties Union, who talked about immigrant rights issues, including local relations with ICE.

Hosts Meghan and Harrow have a spoiler-full discussion of Fat Ham by James Ijames, directed by Saheem Ali and Dark Disabled Stories by Ryan J. Haddad, directed by Jordan Fein. Hear how their New Year's resolutions and intentions are going, their queer theatre character fanfic dreams, what queer-ish shows they hope to see next, how to support the NYCLU in disbanding the NYPD's Strategic Response Group, and what Meghan is finally watching in Queer Culture Recs. Fat Ham by James Ijames, directed by Saheem Ali Dark Disabled Stories by Ryan J. Haddad, directed by Jordan Fein Upcoming Shows White Girl in Danger Shucked Sweeney Todd The Thanksgiving Play Episode Mentions Ryan J. Haddad's Instagram A Strange Loop by Michael R. Jackson soft by Donja R. Love DANCIN' Action of the Ep SRG Fact Sheet Volunteer Projects/Activities - testifying, digital advocacy, canvassing, and more SRG Action Toolkit Queer Culture Recs Stone Butch Blues by Leslie Feinberg Hijab Butch Blues by Lamya H Yellowjackets Heavenly Creatures Episode Credits Edited by Harrow Sansom Thesis on Joan Follow Thesis on Joan on Instagram & Twitter  Leave us a voicemail at (845) 445-9251‬ Email us at thesisonjoan at gmail dot com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff and Celeste discuss the latest court rulings on reproductive rights and their ramifications with special guests Katherine Bodde of the NYCLU and NYS Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas, plus your calls. Original air date: April 13, 2023.

America's unsheltered population has grown significantly in the past decade. New York City Mayor Eric Adams' plan to involuntarily remove and treat those with severe mental illnesses has been controversial among human rights advocates. "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil speaks with Donna Leiberman of the NYCLU as well as Shams DaBaron, a former homeless man now backing Adams' policy.CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings" during Women's History Month to discuss the gender pay gap. According to a recent Pew Research Center report, the gender pay gap has barely changed in 20 years. In 2022, women earned an average of 82% of what men earned. In 2002, women earned 80% as much as men.Chris Pine sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new film, "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves."Caitlin Clark is arguably the biggest name in women's basketball. CBS News' Jan Crawford spoke with the national player of the year about her confidence and passion for the game ahead of the Final 4.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The All Local morning update for March 19th, 2023.

Jessica Ryan (IG:@jessicaryannyla)(LI:@jessicaryannyla)(alltogethernow.live)(broadwayunlocked.com) is an award-winning “wacky genius” at the intersection of technology and live experiences. She has been the go-to Broadcast Director for Broadway's live simulcasts since 2013, including Between Riverside and Crazy starring Common, Clyde's starring Uzo Aduba, Maestra's Amplify concert, hosted by Kate Baldwin, Freestyle Love Supreme+ Live at the Waldorf and Broadway Unlocked's The #Giveback Concert. She brings an extensive theatrical experience to her digital work in the arts, including sharing the stage with Donna McKechnie, Everett Quinton (Ridiculous Theatre Company), Christianne Noll, Paige Davis, Jeff Still and more. Her groundbreaking work has been featured at Talks at Google, The New York Times and Deadline and is at the root of her company, All Together Now. The Live Digital and Immersive Studio brings Jess's wealth of creative experience and strategy for livestreams to brands, via branded content, direct to consumer sports & entertainment, employee engagement and social impact events for companies like Smithsonian Magazine, EY, Columbia Business School, NYCLU & more. Passionate about bridging the gap between entertainment and entrepreneurship, she frequently hosts and moderates conferences and conversations for purpose and passion-led companies. Partners include 3BL Media, Seenit, Badassery, Idealist and her podcast Take Me To Coffee with Hamilton's Andrew Call. Jess also actively supports the work of several non-profits that provide services and access for marginalized communities including Crime Victims Treatment Center, Ring of Keys, Scholarship Plus, Maestra and Arts Workers United.

Jessica Ryan (IG:@jessicaryannyla)(LI:@jessicaryannyla)(alltogethernow.live)(broadwayunlocked.com) is an award-winning “wacky genius” at the intersection of technology and live experiences. She has been the go-to Broadcast Director for Broadway's live simulcasts since 2013, including Between Riverside and Crazy starring Common, Clyde's starring Uzo Aduba, Maestra's Amplify concert, hosted by Kate Baldwin, Freestyle Love Supreme+ Live at the Waldorf and Broadway Unlocked's The #Giveback Concert. She brings an extensive theatrical experience to her digital work in the arts, including sharing the stage with Donna McKechnie, Everett Quinton (Ridiculous Theatre Company), Christianne Noll, Paige Davis, Jeff Still and more. Her groundbreaking work has been featured at Talks at Google, The New York Times and Deadline and is at the root of her company, All Together Now. The Live Digital and Immersive Studio brings Jess's wealth of creative experience and strategy for livestreams to brands, via branded content, direct to consumer sports & entertainment, employee engagement and social impact events for companies like Smithsonian Magazine, EY, Columbia Business School, NYCLU & more. Passionate about bridging the gap between entertainment and entrepreneurship, she frequently hosts and moderates conferences and conversations for purpose and passion-led companies. Partners include 3BL Media, Seenit, Badassery, Idealist and her podcast Take Me To Coffee with Hamilton's Andrew Call. Jess also actively supports the work of several non-profits that provide services and access for marginalized communities including Crime Victims Treatment Center, Ring of Keys, Scholarship Plus, Maestra and Arts Workers United.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with Grannies For Peace calling for a ceasefire in Ukraine on Valentine's Day. Mark Dunlea interviews Mabel Leon. Then, Elizabeth Press gets an update from NYCLU on the win for more police transparency in the Troy Police Dept. Later on, Avery Stempel joins us to talk about psilocybin legislation and the work of talking to senators and assembly members. After that, Brea Barthel talks about books with Ian Houck, head of Reference and Adult Services at Troy Public Library. Finally, Blaise Bryant talks with retired National Weather Service Meteorologist Hugh Johnson about stratospheric warming and its impact on our winter weather.

Since 50a was repealed in 2020 in New York, the New York Civil Liberties Union has been working to get police misconduct records out to the public. On February 9, 2023, they won a case against the Troy Police Department. Justice Richard McNally ruled in the State of New York Supreme Court that the Troy Police department does need to turn over its records. Bobby Hodgson is a supervising attorney at the NYCLU and leads their work on 50a. He gave Elizabeth Press (EP) this update.

For decades, activists, scholars, and attorneys decried the state of public defense in New York. Report after report uncovered a broken system that underpaid public defenders and contact attorneys alike as the state shirked its responsibility to adequately support the counties in their effort to provide counsel to the poor. Even after a landmark study, mandated by the state's chief justice, it would take another decade and a lawsuit from the NYCLU, to finally start the process toward reform.     For much of her career, today's guest zealously advocated for poor clients facing the death penalty. As such, Patricia Warth was able to see first-hand the incredibly positive impacts that a well-funded, well-staffed public defender office could have on the lives of the accused and the community writ large. Today, her experience as a death penalty lawyer informs her work as the Director of the New York Office of Indigent Legal Services. While not fighting battles in the courtroom, Patricia is still caught in a daily struggle to help legislators from around the country understand the necessity for the state to continue to expand its support for public defense. With her incredible experience at nearly every level of public defense in New York, Patricia is the perfect guest to help us understand what we can learn from the rehabilitation of New York's Public Defense System.     Guest: Patricia Warth, Director, New York Office of Indigent Legal Services Resources: 2006 Reports on New York Indigent Defense https://www.nycourts.gov/ip/indigentdefense-commission/IndigentDefenseCommission_report06.pdf https://www.nycourts.gov/ip/indigentdefense-commission/SpangenbergGroupReport.pdf Hurell-Harring Settlement Implementation https://www.ils.ny.gov/node/56/hurrell-harring-settlement-implementation https://www.ils.ny.gov/files/Statewide%20Counsel%20at%20Arraignment%20Report%20Year%202%202020.pdf State of Injustice: How New York State Turns its Back on the Right to Counsel for the Poor” https://www.nyclu.org/sites/default/files/publications/nyclu_hh_report_FINAL.pdf NY ILS website   https://www.ils.ny.gov/     Contact Hunter Parnell: Publicdefenseless@gmail.com  Instagram @PublicDefenselessPodcast Twitter                                                                 @PDefenselessPod www.publicdefenseless.com    

In my last ZWC before the end of 2022 I thought it was important to look back on some of the more influential court decisions in New York with Perry Grossman of the NY Civil Liberties Union. We discuss Harkenrider (Redistricting) and Amedore (Absentee Ballots) and the possibility of their lingering effects into 2023. We also talk briefly about the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act, the opening for the Chief judge on the NY Court of Appeals, and the next legislative session starting next month.

Dec. 21, 2022 - New York Civil Liberties Union Policy Counsel Jared Trujillo discusses the controversial implementation of a 2021 state law designed to decrease the use of solitary confinement in New York's prisons and jails

Dec. 21, 2022 - New York Civil Liberties Union Policy Counsel Jared Trujillo discusses the controversial implementation of a 2021 state law designed to decrease the use of solitary confinement in New York's prisons and jails

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Melanie Trimble and Daniel Schwarz joined Elizabeth Press to talk about the New York Civil Liberties Union's new report on government drone use in New York State and why legislation and regulation of the uses of these drones is needed. To read the full report visit https://www.nyclu.org/

On this episode (Ret) Lt John D. Macari & (Ret) Lt Eric S. Dym sit down & discuss a 10/24/22 article that was written about Eric's podcast episodes 12 & 13. Both Eric & John give rebuttals to the statements made inside the article by Cop Watch, The CCRB, The Legal Aid Society & NYCLU.

Tynesha Stewart was exceptionally bright and beautiful. She studied civil engineering at Texas A&M University. But a few years earlier, when she was still in high school, Tynesha met Timothy Wayne Shepherd. Timothy was 25, but that didn't stop him from pursuing Tynesha romantically. Their relationship soon turned abusive.  Then Kristin tells us about a case of racial profiling that's so scummy it's almost hard to believe. (But believe it, sister.) On September 4, 1992, an elderly white woman was attacked in her bed. She later told police that her attacker had been a black male. With little to go on, police decided to question every black male in Oneonta, New York. (And a few black women, because… why not?) The administration of SUNY at Oneonta aided the investigation by providing the names and addresses of all their black male students.  And now for a note about our process. For each episode, Kristin reads a bunch of articles, then spits them back out in her very limited vocabulary. Brandi copies and pastes from the best sources on the web. And sometimes Wikipedia. (No shade, Wikipedia. We love you.) We owe a huge debt of gratitude to the real experts who covered these cases. In this episode, Kristin pulled from: The documentary “Brothers of the Blacklist”  “Brown, Black and the persistence of profiling,” by Sherrilyn A. Ifill for The Root “Brown v. City of Oneonta,” NYCLU.org “The story of Brown v. City of Oneonta: The uncertain meaning of racially discriminatory policing under the equal protection clause,” by R. Richard Banks for Stanford Public Law and Legal Theory Working Paper Series “Brown v. City of Oneonta,” entry on Wikipedia In this episode, Brandi pulled from: “Tynesha Stewart, 19, Was Murdered & Dismembered By Ex-Boyfriend In 2007” by Erika Marie, ourblackgirls.com “Solved: The brutal murder of Tynesha Stewart” by Mary Hallberg, maryhallbergmedia.com “Tynesha DeVonna Stewart” thecharleyproject.org “Police: Student was killed, then burned on grill” by Associated Press, NBC News “Officials: No landfill search for A&M student” by Paige Hewitt, Houston Chronicle “Houston man accused of cooking woman's body goes to trial” by Brian Rogers, Houston Chronicle “Harris County man takes stand, tells of killing A&M student” by Brian Rogers, Houston Chronicle “Mom of abuse victim wants others to see signs” by Paige Hewitt, Houston Chronicle “Murder of Tynesha Stewart” wikipedia.org “Timothy Wayne Shepherd v. The State of Texas” justia.com YOU'RE STILL READING? My, my, my, you skeezy scunch! You must be hungry for more! We'd offer you some sausage brunch, but that gets messy. So how about you head over to our Patreon instead? (patreon.com/lgtcpodcast). At the $5 level, you'll get 38+ full length bonus episodes, plus access to our 90's style chat room!  

New York Jews For A Secular Democracy Cohort welcomes Policy Counsel from the New York Civil Liberties Union Ali Bohm. Ali speaks on a bill requiring hospitals to disclose which services they deny based on religious preference.We also welcome David Golvner of Yaffed who discussed the lack of access to secular education in Othordox Yeshivot.Recorded April 6th 2022

Do you remember when 50-A was repealed in New York in 2020 or what that even was? Well, Bobby Hodgson a supervising attorney with the New York Civil Liberties Union spoke with Elizabeth Press about the NYCLU's continued efforts to uphold the appeal with their statewide police transparency campaign. In this interview, Bobby Hodgson further explains the repeal of 50-a, why police misconduct records need to be public, and the news that the NYCLU is suing the New York State Police for refusing to release their records.

In a 6 to 3 split decision, the United States Supreme Court has struck down a centuries old New York gun control law, holding that Americans have a right to carry a handgun outside the home for self-defense and that the New York law requiring a showing of special need for such a permit was too restrictive. Melanie Trimble of the NY Civil Liberties Union Capital District talks with Mark Dunlea of the Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

It has been an exciting week in housing justice. Advocates arrested in May pushing for the passage of the Good Cause Bill were arraigned in Albany and we saw reports of giant cockroaches shutting down the court. Today we air an interview Elizabeth Press did with Caroline Nagy to understand better the failed Good Cause Housing Bill and the protests in support of it. OUTRO - Clayanna Lightbourn' was fired from her job as a result of the events at the courthouse and the community is pulling together to help with her legal fees. Her arraignment is scheduled for Tuesday, July 5th @ 8am in Albany.

The Equality Amendment to the New York State constitution would prohibit discrimination based on a person's race, ethnicity, national origin, disability, and sex (including a basis on pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression). Yet even with the Democrats having a supermajority in both Houses, lawmakers failed to act. Melanie Trimbe of the NYCLU discusses the issue with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Makyyla Holland, a 23-year-old transgender Broome County resident sues Broome County, the Broome County's Sheriff, and officials at Broome County Jail for the abuses she suffered while in custody. Elizabeth Press spoke to two of her lawyers,  Bobby Hodgson from NYCLU and Shayna Medley from the Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund. First, we hear from Makyyla Holland in her own words.

Melanie Trimble of the New York Civil Liberties Union spoke to Elizabeth Press of the Hudson Mohawk Magazine about the NYCLU's legislative agenda for 2022-- a follow-up on Troy's planned purchase of an acoustic military weapon, body camera policy, and their 50a-related lawsuits for access to police disciplinary records.

In today's Zoom with Czarny I sit down with Perry Grossman of NYCLU. We talk NY Voting Rights Act and how it might change our electoral landscape. We also chat about the first day bills passed by NY Senate yesterday, Finally we touch on the Onondaga County redistricting process. Enjoy.

Suburban New York cop among half-dozen charged in sex-trafficking of underage girls from Mexico; NYPD seriously punished just 1% of cops accused of misconduct, NYCLU study finds; Donald Trump Jr. led text-message chorus pleading for dad to end Jan. 6 riot: ‘He's got to condemn this s--t ASAP'

The NYCLU tweeted that The Saratoga Police Department's Aggressive Fear Campaign Must Stop. Melanie Trimble, Regional Director for the NYCLU Capital Region Office spoke to Hudson Mohawk Magazine producer Elizabeth Press about the arrests that continue to be made by the Saratoga Police Department. This brings the total number of arrests stemming from a July rally to ten.

Thank you for joining this week's edition of the Albany Update. You're probably noticing the prominence of transgender ideology in our culture. You're also no doubt wondering where it's coming from and why we're hearing so much more about it. Are there root causes? We'll discuss. Then, the NYCLU is demanding that a proposed New York Catholic hospital perform abortions. I thought this branch of the ACLU was supposed to defend liberty, but they conveniently forget that pro-life people have liberties that need protecting as well—namely religious liberty. In an update from the State Capitol, the state has a new human trafficking law. We'll tell you how it helps trafficking victims and puts traffickers on notice. Finally, back in March the state legalized and commercialized marijuana in New York, but localities only have until the end of the year to block sales in their town, and some already are. Let's get started. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/albanyupdate/support

Next, Melanie Trimble talks to Hudson Mohawk Magazine producer Elizabeth Press about suing the Troy Police Department, FOIL requests, 50-a and police reform. More specifically, The New York Civil Liberties Union just filed a lawsuit against the Troy Police Department for unlawfully denying the NYCLU’s requests police misconduct records. PHOTO: J.S. Carras The Record

In honor of May Day (celebrated world-wide on May 1st), we bring you four stories about workers organizing and unionizing around the country. First, we’ll start in our own backyard: New York City. We dive into the world of  food delivery workers and their efforts to legislate the delivery apps that push them around the City. Next, we’ll move upstate to and look at farm workers fighting for more overtime pay before turning to the Texas Service Industry Coalition. Finally, we’ll end this episode in San Francisco with Anchor Brewing. The brewery is over 100 years old and ratified its very first union contract in 2019. Although not officially recognized in the United States, May Day has its origins in America. On May 4th, 1886, workers gathered in Chicago’s Haymarket square to rally for an eight-hour work day. But a bomb was thrown into the demonstration, and several were killed. May Day commemorates the tragedy of the Haymarket Affair. But really, it celebrates every fight for better working conditions. Further Reading and Listening:There are two versions of our story on farmworker organizing for overtime pay in New York. You can find the Spanish version on Buenlimón Radio. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: (Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | RSS).Learn more about the Restaurant Organizing Project (ROP) here.Become more involved with the Austin Texas branch of the ROP here. You can find the Dandelion Chocolate Union here.Learn more about the DSA here. Restaurants Workers United is an independent network of food service and allied workers. They hold organizing workshops available to anyone in the industry every Monday at 2 pm ET / 11 am PT. Keep Meat and Three on the air: become an HRN Member today! Go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate. Meat and Three is powered by Simplecast.

Hay dos versiones de esta historia, una en inglés y una en español. You can find the english version in the Meat and Three episode on unions. Hoy, tenemos una historia sobre cómo el legado de las leyes agrícolas de Jim Crow sigue viva hoy en Nueva York. Maya Bernstein-Schalet habló con Luis Jiménez, organizador del grupo Alianza Agrícola, sobre la campaña actual para reducir el umbral de pago de horas extras de sesenta a cuarenta horas semanales.New York Civil Liberties Union campaña.Alianza Agrícola Twitter, Instagram, y sitio web.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Buenlimón Radio by becoming a member!Buenlimón Radio is Powered by Simplecast. 

Melanie Trimble of the Capital District chapter of the NYCLU discusses the ongoing effort to provide a more central site in the City of Troy for early voting in Rensselaer County. She also discusses the status of the proposed merger of Ellis Hospital in Schenectady with a Catholic hospital and how that will impact reproductive services. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.

Alec talks with Michael Sisitzky from the New York Civil Liberties Union’s police transparency and accountability campaign as many cities around the country are considering police reform. The NYCLU is requesting police discipline records from around the state after the repeal of New York Civil Rights Law Section 50-a. The law previously shielded police personnel records. Then, Alec checks in with Kathryn Wylde, the president and CEO of the nonprofit Partnership for New York City, about NYC’s post-pandemic outlook. In her role, Wylde serves as a liaison between NYC business leaders and the city government. The Partnership has focused the city’s pandemic recovery efforts by supporting small businesses and advocating for policies to restore jobs and keep people from leaving New York City.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

This is the Hudson Mohawk Magazine on WOOC-LP 105.3 FM Troy, WOOS-LP 98.9 FM Schenectady, WOOA-LP 106.9 FM Albany, and WCAA-LP 107.3 FM Albany., broadcasting from the Sanctuary for Independent Media in Troy, NY with Caelan and Erika. Tonight, Melanie Trimble, of the Capital Region’s NYCLU, talks about the New York for All Act Then, we bring you part 5 of the ongoing segment "LESSONS LEARNT FROM THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT TO THE BLACK LIVES MATTER MOVEMENT" Later on, our weekly TripleE’s segment continues last week’s interview with Hudson Mohawk Magazine’s Multi-media producer Sina Basila Hickey After that, an update on the Thevenin family civil rights lawsuit with Professor Emerita at Albany Law School, Laurie Shanks Finally, Ross Lazear, an instructor in the Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences at UAlbany speaks to the difficulties students have with online learning.

On March 3, the Start SMART NY coalition, Drug Policy Alliance, and additional allies held a statewide Day of Action for Marijuana Justice, calling on the legislature and Gov. Cuomo to legalize cannabis by passing the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act We hear first from Jawanza Williams, organizing Director of VOCAL-NY. Kumar Rao of Working Families Party, Yusof Abdul-Qadir, NYCLU; and, Orlando Dickson, Partnership for the Common Good. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.

DeAnna LeTray, a Waterford transgender woman, is suing the police and sheriff’s office for allegedly mocking her gender identity, using excessive force, and sexually assaulting her during a strip search at the Jefferson County jail. Today we air an interview with one of her lawyers, JP Perry from the New York Civil Liberties Union, to discuss LeTray's lawsuit. This piece starts with Hudson Mohawk Magazine producer Elizabeth Press. (for more info on the cases mentioned in this story, visit the NYCLU website: https://www.nyclu.org/en/news/one-trans-womans-fight-paving-way-safer-jails-and-prisons and here is the Steuben County settlement: docs are at the bottom of this page - https://www.nyclu.org/en/cases/faith-v-steuben-county)

Yusuf joins me in this episode as we speak about reimagining law & order, activism, ‘defund the police', abolition, political slogans and much more! Yusuf Abdul-Qadir is the Inaugural Senior Strategist for Racial Justice at the New York Civil Liberties Union. As the Senior Strategist for Racial Justice, he advances and integrates an intersectional racial justice lens and across departments within the NYCLU, and manages a docket that includes environmental/climate justice, indigenous rights, and reparations among other racial justice issue areas at the NYCLU. He is a co-chair of the Racial Justice Working Group.   I.G. @TheGambian @Kultural.Renaissance @YusufAQ Twitter: @YusufAQ @MomodouTaal

We close out 2020 with a return visit from my friend Perry Grossman of the New York Civil Liberties Union. He is the Senior Staff Attorney for the Voting Rights Project and is involved with many different election cases including school districts, reapportionment, and the census. He is also one of the top advocates for the John Lewis Voting Rights Act of NY. We have a great discussion about these cases and what is next in NY elections.

Dec. 18, 2020 - A new report from the New York Civil Liberties Union shines a light on the history of Syracuse's I-81 project and its structural racism. Lanessa Chaplin, Assistant Director of the New York Civil Liberties Union's Education Policy Center, shared some of the reports findings. (originally aired 12/8/20)

Dec. 8, 2020 - A new report from the New York Civil Liberties Union shines a light on the history of Syracuse's I-81 project and its structural racism. Lanessa Chaplin, Assistant Director of the New York Civil Liberties Union's Education Policy Center, shared some of the reports findings.

Melanie Trimble, with the Capital Region Chapter of the NY Civil Liberties Union, speaks about the pros and cons of the police reform proposals put forth by the Albany Common Council. With Michele Maserjian Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.

Episode 253: Ensuring Voting Access By Monitoring Poll Sites, With Perry Grossman Of NYCLU by Max & Murphy

Teaming up with four Law Firms the New York Civil Liberties Union has begun a Police Misconduct Transparency Campaign. In today's segment DeMoyne George sits down with Melanie Trimble to talk about the new Campaign and the NYCLU's continued work on Police Transparency.

Teaming up with four Law Firms the New York Civil Liberties Union has begun a Police Misconduct Transparency Campaign. In today's segment DeMoyne George sits down with Melanie Trimble to talk about the new Campaign and the NYCLU's continued work on Police Transparency.

Mike hosts with Jamal, Chris and Brian as they unpack an article from the NYCLU that looks inside the NYPD'S history of abuse. Chris provides an analysis of the data presented and concrete evidence supports the narrative of police brutality. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-justice-open/support

At no point in recent history has civil rights been so loudly at the forefront of everyday life, in multiple ways. The tidal wave of shared trauma ushered in by the Covid-19 pandemic and the recent slew of racially motivated murders presents glaring questions  and implications around civil rights and how this moment can be a springboard for true systemic change. As an expert in policies, laws and all facets of civil rights, Ms. Lieberman discusses the implications of this time period, how it relates to other historical moments in civil rights and the myriad of nuances that comprise this complex, but powerful moment in human history.

**This podcast was recorded using WebEx** | August 11, 2020Noah Schuettge, Voter Engagement & Voter Rights Organizer at New York Civil Liberties Union, discusses the importance of voting and its relationship to NYCLU’s mission and advocacy work.National Voter Registration Day is Tuesday, September 22nd. **Resources**Website: nyclu.org/vote Email: vote@nyclu.orgSupport the show (https://donate.democracyengine.com/DRNY/contribute)

Rashida Richardson, Director of Policy at the AI Now Institute joins the WBI show to discuss the Public Oversight of Surveillance Technology (POST) Act she wrote while at NYCLU, the limitations of the law as a tool in addressing or mitigating the harm of automated decision making systems (ADSs) and the amount of time she has for institutions waking up from their 450 year slumber to the realities of racial capitalism. How can we distinguish the types of action big tech companies including Microsoft, Amazon and IBM are taking to respond to public demands for them to end contracts with law enforcement?  How can we distinguish the types of action big tech companies including Microsoft, Amazon and IBM are taking to respond to public demands to end contracts with law enforcement? She puts us on the spot asking, will the title of this podcast will get to most of America? Will we have a little more imagination on what makes an actually racially equitable and just society because the efforts of most of these institutions is still drawing on logic based on assimilation, “here let’s throw a few things at you and let’s go back to business as usual”?

In this episode I sit down with NYCLU lead litigator in the Voting rights Project Perry Grossman. We talk about redistricting in NYS and Onondaga County, school district elections, and the NY Voting Rights Act. We are also joined by local ACLU chapter head Yusuf Abdul Qadir.

This week, Susan and Laura talk with Donna Lieberman from the NYCLU. If there ever were a time to understand the important work of this tireless woman and this incredible organization, its now. Fighting for the neutral principles we believe in -- freedom of speech, right to peaceful protest and so much more -- the ACLU and the NYCLU are the angels protecting our inalienable rights.

Bobby Hodgson joins Elizabeth Press to discuss COIV-19 in detention centers and efforts the NYCLU and other allies have gone through to try to protect vulnerable people in detention centers.

May 22: Free Speech PC Circus, @NYCLU, UN blindspot, @AntonioGuterres corrupt censor

(INTRO)This past week Rensselaer County renewed it's contract with ICE under the 287g agreement. WOOC correspondent Elizabeth Press spoke to Zach Ahmad and Melanie Trimble from the New York Civil Liberties Union about what this means. (OUTRO) That was The New York Civil Liberties Union Policy Counsel Zach Ahmad and Melanie Trimble the New York Civil Liberties Union Capital Region Chapter Director speaking with Elizabeth Press, For more information or to get involved with the Capital Region Chapter call 518 436 8594 .

Were joined by Toni Smith-Thompson from NYCLU to talk about suspension issues, the letter to the state ed commissioner 

Sam and Abram chat with Toni Smith-Thompson, who is working from her NYC apartment as a Community Organizer for the NY Civil Liberties Union (NY State branch of the ACLU). The lockdown won't stop the movement, because we move from a place of purpose. There will be change, mistakes, losses, and grief (which we must take time to process), but there is also our purpose. The decisions we make, the leaders we become at this time of crisis, and the ways that we take action to live out our values—these are the stories our grandchildren will tell about us.

Katharine Bodde, Senior Policy Counsel at the NYCLU discusses the recent mixed decision by the Supreme Court in the Box v. Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky and why the renewed assault on abortion has come to the forefront once again. She closes by discussing the history of abortion in New York State and how the Reproductive Health Act, which was signed into law in January 2019, substantially changes abortion in the state. Miranda Warnings is hosted by NYSBA's 118th President, David Miranda.

Norman Siegel, attorney for the defense of civil rights and civil liberties, NYCLU former director, who reads the Constitution aloud, 7/4 in NY's parks, discusses the current administration, commenting "the Constitution, you should try it sometime."

Donna Lieberman heads the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU); its mission is to "defend and protect" fundamental principles and values, and New Yorkers "inalienable rights that cannot be taken away by government or by majority vote." Despite threats, NYCLU is succeeding.

In February, a New York State Appeals Court heard oral arguments in a case challenging an 80-year-old state law that excludes farmworkers from basic labor protections, including the right to organize. The main plaintiff in the case, Crispin Hernandez, is being represented by the NYCLU, who have argued that the law is a racist holdover from the Jim Crow era. Both Governor Cuomo and the state Attorney General's office have declined to defend the law in court. But the New York Farm Bureau is fighting to uphold the blanket exclusion of farmworkers from labor protections on the grounds that unionization would pose an existential threat to family farms. We recently had a chance to talk with NYCLU senior staff attorney Erin Beth Harrist, who argued the case before New York's highest court. Original air date 2/15/19 Produced by Darien Lamen for Rochester Community Media

Hello People!! Girls will be girls Talking and DOING a lot! We are giving a shout out to the film "No Choice" by Bill Moyers, it is screening here in NY at Upstate Films followed by a panel talk with these amazing humans: Ruth-Ellen Blodgett, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of the Mid-Hudson Valley; Robin Marty, author of Handbook for a Post-Roe America; and Susan Wong of the NYCLU. Lea Garnier is our first guest today. Lea has worked in the healing arts for over 20 years and is an accomplished practitioner in this field. She began her healing journey by making paintings that have been displayed, sold and published in Europe and New York State. Lea found Craniosacral Therapy in NYC after suffering neck and back injuries sustained in an auto accident. The relief she found from this work was so profound she put down her painting brushes to pursue training. She is trained as an Upledger Craniosacral Therapist and has a private practice at Sage Academy of Sound Energy / Sage Center for the Healing Arts in Woodstock, NY, a center she co-founded in 2007, and now directs. In 2008 she became a certified yoga instructor trained in the Desikachar linage, and specializes in teaching the integration of sound healing and sound awareness (nada) in a yoga class setting. Lea shares her thoughts on the feminine, how she was exposed to the strength of the feminine via her mom and sisters. Her deep wisdom of sound and how the body heals comes through in all that she shares. She hosts monthly sound baths in Woodstock, NY at Sage as well as her annual retreats at Menla and Ananda. She is like the legit embodiment of the Goddess, for reals. Dee Solin is our second guest today. Dee is An award winning American Abstract Color Painter. She is known for her highly charged chromatic oil paintings. Her work is in collections in Europe, Australia and the US. After living and painting in the South of France for 20 years, she returned home to New York to pursue her art and to become more involved in the New York art world. When she first arrived, she painted at the Art Students League. After leaving the league she opened a studio space in midtown Manhattan. Presently, she divides her time between her New York City and her new ‘barn' home in Rhinebeck. She is also the creator of several fine art Colour Guides that are distributed through artist material stores world wide under the name of “MAGIC PALLETTE.” Dee talked about the importance of staying in the place of positivity versus anger or frustration, and how that helps her to keep moving forward. Self care!!! It's astrology time...in honor of Monday's New Moon, Theresa shares this month's astrology from Astrology King...ready for it? "The New February 2019 astrology is the best of any moon phase for over a year. Sun, Moon and Mercury sextile Jupiter bring good luck, good news, optimism, generosity and happiness...and spiritual wisdom and help make your dreams come. This is a generous, charitable and philosophical new moon of hope and goodwill." Woo hoo! Enjoy it folks...embrace the love that surrounds! Today's show was engineered by Manuel Blas of Radio Kingston, www.radiokingston.org. We heard music from Shana Falana, http://www.shanafalana.com/, and audio from the film, RBG, https://www.rbgmovie.com Feel free to email us, say hello: she@iwantwhatshehas.org ** Please: SUBSCRIBE to our pod and leave a REVIEW wherever you are listening, it helps other users FIND US :) Follow Us: INSTAGRAM * https://www.instagram.com/iwantwhatshehaspodcast/ FACEBOOK * https://www.facebook.com/iwantwhatshehaspodcast TWITTER * https://twitter.com/wantwhatshehas

Back in February, Maria and Julio sat down with immigration activist Ravi Ragbir, who had endured what a federal judge called an "unnecessarily cruel" detainment and was threatened with a scheduled deportation. Since then, Ravi has been granted a stay from a New Jersey judge. But earlier this month, he was back in court in New York, fighting to be granted a second stay in hopes of preventing his new scheduled deportation date, September 7, 2018. With the recent updates to Ravi's case, In The Thick brings a special rebroadcast of Maria and Julio's conversation with Ravi and Donna Lieberman, Executive Director of the NYCLU. ITT Staff Picks:The Intercept's latest reporting on the First Amendment lawsuit that Ravi is a part of.Amy Gottlieb, the associate regional director of the Northeast Region of American Friends Service Committee and Ravi's wife, wrote this OpEd in the Washington Post. NPR's reporting on how ICE is targeting immigrant activists. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

DeRay, Sam, Clint, and Brittany talk about the assassination of Marielle Franco, charging low-income college students to stay on campus during breaks, public officials who profit off of prison nutrition systems, and the Austin bombings. Irma Solis from NYCLU and Stephanie Gibbs of Safe Passage Project join to help us understand how the DOJ, ICE and local police are violating due process of immigrant children every day.

After what a federal judge called an "unnecessarily cruel" detainment, immigration activist Ravi Ragbir is scheduled for deportation this Saturday, February 10th. This is following the recent detention and deportation of several other nationally prominent immigration activists. Are they being targeted by ICE? Maria and Julio speak with Ravi and Donna Lieberman, Executive Director of the NYCLU. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With the Trump administration embracing private prisons, and a crackdown on all crimes, how police departments operate will come under scrutiny.  We treasure what we measure so why do police metrics count captures and kills but not conflicts resolved? Could a change in metrics change police practice? And is "progressive policing" an oxymoron with no place in a radical agenda?   Laura sits down with Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, NYCLU Executive Director Donna Lieberman, and Professor Emerita Judi Komaki to discuss lowered crime rates, a decline in Stop and Frisk policing, and changing practices around drug arrests. A model can exist where there are trusting relationships between the public and police, but it needs data, training, and a change in attitudes -- on both sides, say our guests. After serving as an NYPD police officer and New York State Senator, Eric Adams became the first Africa-American man to be the Brooklyn Borough President in 2013. | Donna Lieberman has been the executive director of the NYCLU since December 2001, during which time the organization has been a vocal critic of Stop and Frisk. | Judi Komaki is a professor emerita of organizational behavior, whose work focuses on how good data can improve organizations' policies.

Chuck and Fongaboo discuss the latest digital privacy news, including Election Results… introduce their new segment ‘Patriots & Pariahs’… and interview Rashida Richardson of the NYCLU about NY ECPA. This episode’s PATRIOT is Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon, and this episode’s PARIAH is Sen. Richard Burr of North Carolina. TIME MAGAZINE: President Obama Should Shut Down the NSA’s … Continue reading Episode 2 – Patriots and Pariahs – GUEST: Rashida Richardson, NYCLU

Panama Papers’ and the Shadow World of Finance by MFlowers The release of the ‘Panama Papers’ reveal the secret world of shell companies used by the rich to hide their wealth and avoid paying taxes on it. While it appears that the release of information was intended as a tool to demonize Russian President Vladimir Putin, it has backfired and instead led to a probing of who in the US is involved in this type of scheme. McClatchy News is publishing investigative pieces revealing the same activity taking place in states such as Nevada and Wyoming. The list of people involved connects directly to government figures such as US Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker. It has also led to massive upheaval in Iceland where protesters are calling for the resignation of the government and new elections. We explore what’s going on with James Henry of the Tax Justice Network and Chuck Collins of the Institute for Policy Studies.   Relevant articles and websites: US Scolds Others about Offshores, but Looks Other Way at Home by Kevin Hall and Marisa Taylor The Price of Offshore Revisited by the Tax Justice Network Panama Papers Expose the Hidden Wealth of the World’s Super Rich by Chuck Collins Tax Justice Network The FACT Coalition Inequality.org We’re Not Broke Movie Treasure Islands by Nicholas Shaxson   Guests: James Shelburne Henry is a U.S. economist, attorney, and investigative journalist who has written extensively about global banking, debt crises, tax havens and economic development. In the corporate world, Henry served as Chief Economist, McKinsey & Co. (NYC global h.q.); VP Strategy, IBM/Lotus Development Corporation (Cambridge), Manager, Business Development, the Chairman’s Office (Jack Welch), GE (Fairfield), and senior consultant Monitor Group,the international consulting firm. As Managing Director of Sag Harbor Group, a strategy consulting firm, his clients have included such enterprises as ABB, Allen & Co., AT&T, AT Kearney, Calvert Fund, Ce-mex, ChinaTrust, the Scotland Yard/FBI Task Force on Caribbean Havens, IBM/Lotus, Intel, Interwise, Lucent, Merrill Lynch, South Africa Telkom, Rockefeller Foundation, the Swedish Power Board, TransAlta, UBS Warburg, Volvo, and Monitor Company. A member of the New York Bar, he has served as a pro bono cooperating attorney for the NYCLU on First Amendment issues, and as Vice President, New York Civil Liberties Union – Suffolk County. He is author of the acclaimed investigative economics book The Blood Bankers, and his articles and citations have appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New Republic, The Nation, The Conference Board, The Washington Post, Harpers, Fortune, Jornal do Brasil, The Manila Chronicle, La Nacion, and many others.   Chuck Collins is a senior scholar at the Institute for Policy Studies (IPS) and directs IPS’s Program on Inequality and the Common Good. He is an expert on U.S. inequality and author of several books, including 99 to 1: How Wealth Inequality is Wrecking the World and What We Can Do About It. He is co-author with Bill Gates Sr. of Wealth and Our Commonwealth, (Beacon Press, 2003), a case for taxing inherited fortunes. He is co-author with Mary Wright of The Moral Measure of the Economy, a book about Christian ethics and economic life. He is co-founder of Wealth for the Common Good, a network of business leaders, high-income households and partners working together to promote shared prosperity and fair taxation. This network merged in 2015 with the Patriotic Millionaires. In 1995, he co-founded United for a Fair Economy (UFE) to raise the profile of the inequality issue and support popular education and organizing efforts to address inequality. He was Executive Director of UFE from 1995-2001 and Program Director until 2005.

This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of May 9, 2012 with some new and classic Hip-Hop & Soul Music, news and commentary. Our commentary this week touched base on the sad & unexpected passing of Hip-Hop MC, director, songwriter & activist Adam Yauch (a.k.a MCA of the Beastie Boys) (RIP), the NYCLU's report about the utter discrimination against people of Color and ineffectiveness of the NYPD's "Stop & Frisk" programs, U.S. President Barack Obama's recent comments on gay marriage, folks in Japan literally making a Robo-Booty and some other diverse topics here and there. There are brand new Free Press "Media Minutes" and Black Agenda Report News mini-segments on this week's episode. FuseBox Radio Playlist + Charts for the Week of May 9, 2012 Top Spins (Music Still Lasting in Rotation/Music Played Live on Air Each Week/As Well As Music Requested By The Listeners) 1. Nas/Daughters/Def Jam (Played Live) 2. Vicelounge/Big Problems (I Love The Way)/Vicelounge.com (Played Live) 3. sene feat. blu/Backboards/Plug Research (Played Live) 4. 1982 feat. Roc Marciano & Havoc/Thug Poets/Showoff & ST. Records (Played Live) 5. Angie Stone/Do What I Gotta Do/AngieStone.com (Played Live) 6. Marcella Precise/Pan-Am (We So Fly)/Lady & A Tramp Productions (Played Live) 7. Leroge/Best Friend/White Label (Played Live) 8.Tribeca feat. Camp Lo & M-Dot/True Lies/White Label (Played Live) 9. Yung Texxus & Tek Neek feat. Bun B/I'm Comin' Down/State City Music (Played Live) 10. LAM & Grins feat. Rasco & Fleetwood/Oh God/Self-Expression Music & Breakneck Road (Played Live) 11. Rocket Juice & The Moon feat. Erykah Badu & M.anifest/Dam(n)/Honest Jon's (Top Song Requested) 12. Captain Planet/Speakin' Nuyorican/BBE (Top Song Requested) 13. DJ Premier and Bumpy Knuckles/Own It/Fat Beats (Top Song Requested) 14. Never Yet Contested feat. Indigo & Ayinde/The Wave/Tru Statement Ent. (Top Song Requested) 15. I Self Divine/The Origin Of Urban Crisis/Rhymesayers (Top Song Requested) 16. Blaqstarr/Roses/Interscope (Top Song Requested) 17. Nneka/Shining Star (Joe Goddard RMX)/Decon (Top Song Requested) 18. Mobonix/Reset Button/XIL Recordings (Top Song Requested) 19. Morgan Heritage/The Return/White Label (Top Song Requested) 20. Fun feat. Janelle Monae/We Are Young (Alvin Risk RMX)/Fueled By Ramen & RPP (Top Song Requested) 21. Naytronix/What Have You Done for Me Lately/Plug Research (Top Song Requested) 22. Morgan Heritage/The Return/White Label (Top Song Requested) 23. Ron Browz feat. Where It At Tonight/White Label (Top Song Requested) 24. Georgia Anne Muldrow/The Birth of Petey Wheatstraw/SomeOthaShip Connect (Top Song Requested) 25. Garrison Hawk with Sly & Robbie/Reggae Music/MOD Technologies (Top Song Requested) Top Adds (New Joints Played Live On This Week's Broadcast) 1. Omar/Sing (If You Want It)(Scratch Professor Re-Twist)/Tru Thoughts 2. Bobby Womack/Please Forgive My Heart (Funk Version)/XL Recordings 3. Oh No feat. Sticky Fingaz/Whoop Ass/Brick Records & Five Day Weekend 4. staHHr/Unbreakable/Stahhr.com 5. Quakers/Fitta Happier/Stones Throw 6. Simian Mobile Disco/Cerulean/Witchita Recordings DJ Fusion Flashback Tracks: Mandingo III/War Dance/EMI Beastie Boys/Shadrach (Live At "Soul Train"/White Label Beastie Boys feat. Q-Tip/Get It Together/Capitol Beastie Boys/Three MC's and One DJ/Capitol Beastie Boys/Finger Lickin' Good/Capitol Beastie Boys/Intergalatic/Capitol Beastie Boys/Nonstop Disco Powerpack/Capitol Beastie Boys/Paul Revere/Def Jam Beastie Boys/33 % (BB & DB Mix)/White Label PLUS Some Extra Special Hidden Tracks in the Jon Judah Master Mix w/ Old School Black Music Classics and Independent Music Finds

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Ronnie is joined by Donna Lieberman, Executive Director of the New York Civil Liberties Union. Under Ms. Lieberman's leadership the NYCLU has experienced a resurgence in its role as the state's leading voice for freedom, justice and equality.