Voting is a fundamental right in our democracy.
The ADA prohibits discrimination and guarantees that people with disabilities receive the same opportunities as everyone else to participate in the mainstreams of American life, which includes participating in government programs and services.
We must stand vigilant to protect our voting access.
The reality is that I've been counted out for a very long time and people continue to underestimate me and I continue to overperform.
Human induced climate change is real, and the evidence is right in front of us. It threatens our shores. It promises to bring intense heat waves and powerful storms. It has the power to disrupt our economy, endanger our food supply, and imperil global stability. We must take action to stop it.
I was not born with a silver spoon in my mouth.
It is imperative that we set the national example and make it clear that companies seeking to do business in New York City cannot be allowed to treat their workers like second-class citizens.
Legally, many contractors are required to pay a prevailing wage. However, bad actors often find ways to get around this requirement.
The NYPD has taken steps to engage marginalized communities and attempts to bridge gaps between these neighborhoods and those sworn to protect and serve them.
For all the manufactured 'Republican versus Democrat' drama that dominates today's cable news and political rhetoric, the most striking feature of our present-day democracy is not partisan divide - it's a corrupt system that protects incumbents from the consequences that real democracy brings.
I just try to fight for the underdog, and try to fight for those who are locked out of the sunshine of opportunity.
Our system of government works best when there are checks and balances led by independent entities that are empowered to conduct fair and rigorous oversight. These are the same principles enshrined in the founding document of our country - our Constitution.
Walmart markets its gun department as 'sports and outdoors,' but let us get one thing straight: They are not just selling hunting rifles.
I say that our economic future is in the new technology that will lead to more fuel efficient cars and cleaner energy.
While New York City cannot prevent other jurisdictions from selling firearms, it has taken a powerful stance against guns by divesting pension funds from gun manufacturers.
Children of domestic violence, of course, suffer terrible consequences.
Only when we ensure that the mistakes of our past are not the vision for our future, will we truly have achieved justice.
We have a moral responsibility to help veterans avoid homelessness and displacement.
Telling the truth about domestic violence - and those who shield it - should not be punished.
New Yorkers would be shocked to learn of the conditions some construction workers in our city toil under.
