Clinton’s pardon saved me, but what about the others?
By Kemba Smith
Congress should give judges the power to be smart on crime by being just in sentencing.
The federal government reported last week that even though both violent and property crimes declined during the past year, the prison population continues to grow. This contradiction reveals a problem with the way judges are required to sentence criminal defendants. I know from personal experience.
Citizens Who Stand Up Tall for Reform cannot be Brushed Aside
By Scott Schell
Rochesterians know well that New York’s Legislature is broken. The Democrat and Chronicle speaks loudly and often about the problem and its consequences for the economic development of Rochester and its civic life.
Let’s Restore Confidence in the Integrity of the Vote
Restoring public confidence on Election Day By Wade Henderson and Deborah Goldberg
The election on Nov. 2 will be different from any previous American election, for reasons having nothing to do with President Bush, John Kerry, Iraq, terrorism or the economy.
Jailhouse Blues
New York Times
Clinton's pardon saved me, but what about the others?
USATODAY
November 16, 2004
Clinton’s pardon saved me, but what about the others?
By Kemba Smith
Congress should give judges the power to be smart on crime by being just in sentencing.
The federal government reported last week that even though both violent and property crimes declined during the past year, the prison population continues to grow. This contradiction reveals a problem with the way judges are required to sentence criminal defendants. I know from personal experience.
How to Make Albany Behave
The New York Times
November 7, 2004
How to Make Albany Behave
By Scott Stringer and Jeremy Creelan
Talk of reform in Albany is everywhere these days. Indeed, recent developments have created what could be a “perfect storm” for legislative reform.
Keep Pressing Albany Reform; Stringer Resolutions Need Support
The Post - Standard, Syracuse, N.Y
October 17, 2004
Keep Pressing Albany Reform
Stringer Resolutions Need Support
By Jeremy Creelan and Lawrence D. Norden
Delaware Rules Keep Students from Voting
Delaware News Journal
September 27, 2004
Delaware Rules Keep Students from Voting
By Jennifer Weiser
Citizens Who Stand Up Tall for Reform cannot be Brushed Aside
Democrat and Chronicle
September 18, 2004
Citizens Who Stand Up Tall for Reform cannot be Brushed Aside
By Scott Schell
Rochesterians know well that New York’s Legislature is broken. The Democrat and Chronicle speaks loudly and often about the problem and its consequences for the economic development of Rochester and its civic life.
Let's Restore Confidence in the Integrity of the Vote
The Sun Herald
August 8, 2004
Let’s Restore Confidence in the Integrity of the Vote
Restoring public confidence on Election Day
By Wade Henderson and Deborah Goldberg
The election on Nov. 2 will be different from any previous American election, for reasons having nothing to do with President Bush, John Kerry, Iraq, terrorism or the economy.
The Sad State of New York's Government
The Buffalo News
Sunday, August 1, 2004
The Sad State of New York’s Government
Legislature is in Desperate Need of a Leader Who Can Initiate Reform
By Scott Schell
The narrator of “All the Kings Men”, Robert Penn Warrens classic novel of American politics, asks about Willie Stark, the books central character:
Adequate Minimum Wage Helps Businesses, Workers, Economy
The Journal News
Wednesday, June 16, 2004
Adequate Minimum Wage Helps Businesses, Workers, Economy
By Paul Lightfoot
A Campaign Promise
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