The organization New York Community Media Alliance produces a national newsletter every month that distributes to all media in USA, including the most important publications such as the NY Times. In the last issue, they publish two pieces from QueensLatino.com and one is about the Vote of the NYC residents in local elections translated in [...]
Sat, August 14 2010 » Voting Right for Noncitizen » Comments Off
The Humanist Party of New York is very pleased to work with some elected officials in the city to reintroduce the Voting Rights Restoration Act. This legislation will grant non-citizens the right to vote in local elections.
Tue, February 9 2010 » Voting Right for Noncitizen » Comments Off
A vibrant democracy at the local level must include all residents. Resident voting is not a new right. For the first 150 years of U.S. history, immigrants in America voted. Resident voting is provided for constitutionally. Nothing in the U.S. or the New York State Constitution prevents non-U.S. citizen residents from voting in municipal elections. [...]
Fri, January 22 2010 » Voting Right for Noncitizen » Comments Off
This legislation will grant the right to vote in local elections, to noncitizen residents in New York City. The Voting Rights Restoration Act would enfranchise non-U.S. citizens who have resided legally in New York City for more than six months before the time of an election. Lawful residents include legal permanent residents (green card holders), [...]
Sat, January 16 2010 » Voting Right for Noncitizen » Comments Off
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