If you are a registered Democrat in Dutchess County, don’t forget to vote in the local primaries. Lots of cities and towns have candidates running as well for county-wide roles, including three Democratic candidates for Mayor of Poughkeepsie. To view a sample ballot and learn who is running in this week’s primary in your districtContinue reading “June 27, 2023 is Primary Day: Vote!”
Category Archives: Call To Action
Say No to Book Bans in Dutchess County
A recent lawsuit challenging Oklahoma’s new law restricting the teaching of critical race theory alleges that the approved reading list only allows books by white authors. And a recent analysis of the 850 books Texas lawmakers want banned revealed that 62% feature LGBTQ+ characters or situations.
Rescind the Jail Bond
In 2016, Dutchess County had an unprecedented opportunity to change what a county jail is and how a criminal justice system addresses its inmates. The county legislature chose the most expensive and least effective way to seize that opportunity. On March 21 2016, the Dutchess County Legislature voted to approve a $192 million bond toContinue reading “Rescind the Jail Bond”
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