NYHA Sidney
July 8
NY Health Act Explained: Sidney, July 8
With the Big Ugly Bill about to pull the rug out from under rural hospitals, we have an option in New York State that can be a healthcare lifeline.
We just have to learn about it and pass it into law. Share this with your friends, and plan to attend. It’s an excellent opportunity for those near Sidney to learn more and ask questions.
NYHA Andes:
July 11
NY Health Act Explained: Andes, July 11
With the Big Ugly Bill about to pull the rug out from under rural hospitals, we have an option in New York State that can be a healthcare lifeline.
We just have to learn about it and pass it into law. Share this with your friends, and plan to attend. It’s an excellent opportunity for those near Andes to learn more and ask questions.
DC Resisters
July 26
Virtual Rally: Economist Laurie Wile Brown
JULY 26 – Our guest will be economist Laurie Wile Brown. More information on promises to be an interesting and timely discussion will be posted as we get closer to this Zoom date.
dcDIGEST July
The Numbers Suggest We Need Deep Canvassing
As in 2024, the balance of power in Congress hangs on NY-19 and a handful of other tight-margin districts across the country. Getting Riley elected is a big responsibility to shoulder, but we’re lucky; we can impact not only our county’s future, but our country’s future.
Vicki Davis AD121
Vicki Davis: A Persistent Voice for Rural Communities
This November, voters will see a rematch of the 2024 race, with Vicki Davis once again challenging Republican incumbent Assemblyman Joe Angelino.
LTE Writer’s
Guidelines
LTE Writer’s Guidelines
Guidelines for writing and submitting Letters to the Editor. Writing a Letter to the Editor (LTE) is like being on a mission to advance your personal version of the Democratic agenda—your candidates and the legislation you support. The goal, ultimately, is to shift the power balance in Congress, and get the numbers we need to pass legislation which is truly “for the people,” not the billionaires.
NY Health Act
DCDC Endorses NY Health Act!
Why support the NY Health Act? Fear of losing access to affordable healthcare is gripping people across party affiliation, age group, and geography. Yet few New Yorkers know that our State legislature is considering a single-payer healthcare bill that could deliver one of the most progressive health care programs in the country.
Voter Suppression:
NYS Pushback
NY State: Stemming the Tide of Voter Suppression
Trump’s fixation on the SAVE America (SAVE) Act shows just how worried he is about a blue wave in November. If it passes, the SAVE Act would end mail-in voting, force voters through onerous proof-of-citizenship, and require states to turn over voter rolls to the federal government. Fortunately, it has garnered pushback and raised awareness of the lengths Republicans will go to prevent Democratic victories.
NY For All Act
DCDC Endorses NY for All Act!
The NY for All Act, also endorsed by the NYCLU, would bar ICE from entering schools, hospitals and nonpublic areas of all government-run offices without judicial warrant, prohibit state and local agencies from sharing information with ICE….
SNAP Cuts
Hit Home in June
SNAP cuts hit home in June
Now is the moment when people in Delaware County will feel the bite of the Trump administration’s cuts to the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program. More than 10 percent of county residents rely on SNAP for food assistance.
Constitution
Pipeline
The Constitution Pipeline: Update
As of April 2026, the long-beleaguered Constitution Pipeline is involved in renewed legal and regulatory battles between the developer, Williams Companies, and the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).
Parties Compared
Key Platform Differences
Are the major parties in New York different in 2026? You bet! See key differences in policy positions.
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