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NY Health Act Update
Despite growing support for universal health care throughout the state and bipartisan support within the legislature (70 co-sponsors in the Assembly and 30 in the Senate), leadership In both houses chose not to advance the bill out of committee.
Secret Sauce: Beth Ruck and Conversations outside the bubble.
Changing hearts and minds one door at a time In 2024, Beth Ruck pounded the pavement—and dirt roads – of Delaware County. “I wasn’t born to canvass-- I’m a private person!” Beth says, “but I had to do something to prevent another four years of Trump.” She wanted to...
Abortion on the ballot—again?
Oberacker is the Trump-endorsed candidate because during his term as state senator representing the 51st district, Oberacker consistently voted against NYS bills to safeguard women’s reproductive rights. His record speaks volumes…
Michele Frazier: Housing Shortage is Real in Senate Dist 51
Because it is not a one-solution fits all issue, Michele has a multi-solution and innovative approach to this most important issue. The housing shortage is real, and solving it will require more than one idea or one type of development — it demands a thoughtful, flexible strategy that reflects who we are and what our towns need to thrive.
Janet Tweed: Understanding Housing Affordability in AD102
Housing shortages continue to affect communities across New York State, and the challenges are especially visible in Assembly District 102, which spans Delaware, Greene, Otsego, Schoharie, and parts of Albany County. We talked with Janet Tweed, the Democratic candidate for the district, to discuss the complexities of housing in rural regions and the strategies she believes can help strengthen local housing stock.
Health Insurance Resources
A list of resources for those needing help accessing health insurance and health care.
Healthcare Axe Falls on Delaware County
On July 1, nearly 15,000 people in our Congressional District 19 lost their health insurance coverage. So did 435,000 other New Yorkers statewide. It was the most rapid loss of health insurance in New York history.
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.
Secret Sauce: Matt Fried and “Can We Talk”
Remember how you felt on Trump’s re-election? Was it grief, rage, fear, isolation? And how do you feel now? Are you no longer able to talk with certain family members? How are you managing the emotional roller coaster of this administration? This story is about how small group of your neighbors are managing, with the help of Matt Fried.
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: 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.
Janet Tweed Sweeps 102
As she prepares to take on Republican Marcus Molinaro in November’s general election for NY AD102, Tweed stated that—in contrast to her opponentshe will never accept money from corporate PACs.
Secret Sauce: Alan Haley and DC Resisters
Haley’s volunteer work for DCDC showed him a gap where he was uniquely suited to make a difference—connecting with young progressives. He created a DelCoDems TikTok identity, and convinced many rising young influencers to be guests on DC Resisters.
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.
Hands Off Our Votes
In April we sounded an alarm about Republicans steamrolling voting rights, most recently by redrawing Congressional maps in their favor. In NY State, Democratic legislators and pro-democracy groups are fighting back with an urgent demand to pass the “Hands Off Our Vote” legislation.
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.
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).
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….
Run for Supervisor! RunDelCo.org
“Eight Town Supervisors ran unopposed in 2025” Kristin observed, noting that voters could have a real choice this year if more candidates stepped up to run.
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.