Monthly Archives: June, 2021


Fate of septuagenarian state judges in limbo

Published - June 1, 2021

June 1, 2021 – Queens State Supreme Court Judge Carmen Velasquez helps us unpack the latest chapter in the case of 46 state judges who were told last year their services were no longer needed, but have been given a second chance to adjudicate some more.

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Young voters: The 26th Amendment and beyond

Published - June 1, 2021

June 1, 2021 – In recognition of the upcoming 50th anniversary of the amendment allowing all 18-year-old Americans to vote, NYPIRG Executive Director Blair Horner reflects on what the change meant for him and talks about ways to make it easier for young New Yorkers to vote in the future.

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What’s a marijuana cooperative? Maybe the perfect fit for New York

Published - June 1, 2021

June 1, 2021 – As New York gets closer and closer to launching a recreational marijuana market, it’s possible that marijuana cooperatives – owned by workers or shoppers – could be part of the landscape. The Democracy at Work Institute’s Anh-Thu Nguyen makes the case that this model would promote social equity and bring in the most tax revenue.

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