New York State

The Fight For $15 Just Won a Powerful Supporter: Governor Cuomo

The Fight For $15 Just Won a Powerful Supporter: Governor Cuomo The Fight For $15 Just Won a Powerful Supporter: Governor Cuomo

In a victory for the Fast Food workers movement, New York’s governor has created a path for wage increases through executive action.

May 13, 2015 / Michelle Chen

Adolescents Do Not Belong in the Adult Legal System

Adolescents Do Not Belong in the Adult Legal System Adolescents Do Not Belong in the Adult Legal System

It’s time for New York to change how minors are tried in the criminal justice system.

Mar 23, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

9 Billionaires Are About to Remake New York’s Public Schools—Here’s Their Story

9 Billionaires Are About to Remake New York’s Public Schools—Here’s Their Story 9 Billionaires Are About to Remake New York’s Public Schools—Here’s Their Story

A Nation investigation reveals how a group of hedge funders are about to get exactly what they paid for.

Mar 19, 2015 / George Joseph

Why Governor Cuomo’s Education Proposals Are As Bad for Students As They Are for Teachers

Why Governor Cuomo’s Education Proposals Are As Bad for Students As They Are for Teachers Why Governor Cuomo’s Education Proposals Are As Bad for Students As They Are for Teachers

Governor Cuomo's public school agenda puts both students and teachers in jeopardy.

Mar 13, 2015 / StudentNation / Leah Brunski

Why Is Andrew Cuomo Pushing an Education ‘Cure’ That’s Worse Than the Disease?

Why Is Andrew Cuomo Pushing an Education ‘Cure’ That’s Worse Than the Disease? Why Is Andrew Cuomo Pushing an Education ‘Cure’ That’s Worse Than the Disease?

The governor’s emphasis on high-stakes testing is unhealthy for students.

Feb 18, 2015 / Howard Martin Katzoff

Cuomo Talks Tough on Ethics (Again) and Invites Us to Trust Him

Cuomo Talks Tough on Ethics (Again) and Invites Us to Trust Him Cuomo Talks Tough on Ethics (Again) and Invites Us to Trust Him

Should we give him a second chance? Yes—with skepticism and with hope.

Feb 3, 2015 / Stephen Gillers

Why Is Cuomo Leaving Wall Street Cash on the Table?

Why Is Cuomo Leaving Wall Street Cash on the Table? Why Is Cuomo Leaving Wall Street Cash on the Table?

A little-known tax is already on the books.

Nov 5, 2014 / Lenore Palladino and Sean McElwee

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