All eyes are on the New York Court of Appeals and the search for a new Chief Judge. Governor Kathy Hochul has until December 23rd to nominate one of seven possible candidates for the top job on state’s highest court.  Former Chief Judge Janet DiFiore abruptly stepped down earlier this year. Many progressives blame her for the court’s drift to the right, including blocking congressional districts drawn by the legislature, a move that cost New York Democrats four house seats this cycle. In turn, progressive activists and advocacy groups have their own ideas about who should take DiFiore’s place.  To talk about the vacancy, Shannon is joined by Peter Martin, Director of Judicial Accountability for The Center for Community Alternatives and a leader of the Court New York Deserves Coalition of which Indivisible Westchester is a member.

The New York Court Of Appeals Vacancy

How to get involved in big and small ways and an update from Sarah Reeske, NY Upstate Organizer for Indivisible Project.

Episode 2: The Lazy Activist

We talk to Jarret Berg, co-founder of Vote Early NY, about Early Voting in New York State this past election. Also, what happened in Westchester - the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Find out more at https://www.voteearlyny.org

Episode 20: Early Voting - the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

The Campaign Financing Reform Commission is supposed to create a public financing system for New York State. But, as the Commission comes close to unveiling its plan the Fair Elections for New York Coalition is increasingly worried that the recommendations will be watered down. We spoke to activists about these fears at a rally prior to a Commission meeting. Also at play, a move to end Fusion Voting, a constitutionally protected right which allows candidates to run on multiple ballot lines. 
Learn more about Fair Elections for New York: https://fairelectionsny.org

Episode 21: Campaign Finance Reform

Indivisible Westchester brings you the grassroots take on what's happening from Westchester to the White House and what you can do to activate and resist.

The New York Court Of Appeals Vacancy

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