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I come from humble beginnings myself.
Wage violations are tantamount to theft.
Voting is a fundamental right in our democracy.
I was not born with a silver spoon in my mouth.
We must stand vigilant to protect our voting access.
World Aids Day is both a day of remembrance and a day of hope.
New York's buildings must be cleaner and more energy-efficient.
Putting cops on streets is the most effective way to combat crime.
Children of domestic violence, of course, suffer terrible consequences.
Being underpaid once shouldn't condemn you to a lifetime of inequality.
The vast majority of our men and women in uniform are doing the right thing.
All New Yorkers have the right to decent housing, regardless of income and rent.
We have a moral responsibility to help veterans avoid homelessness and displacement.
More cops on our streets and in our neighborhoods mean safer streets and neighborhoods.
Our schools should be sanctuaries of learning, not nightmares of cruel and racist behavior.
When it comes to climate change and the environment, President Donald Trump is plain wrong.
Telling the truth about domestic violence - and those who shield it - should not be punished.
Going forward, I am focused on rooting out discrimination against those living with HIV/AIDS.
Our evenly matched rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness require an equal paycheck.
It's clear that the NYPD has prioritized creating a force as diverse as the vibrant city it protects.
Establishing the two Eids as official holidays will carry important practical and symbolic significance.
A comfortable retirement should not only be a luxury for the wealthy, but a reality for every New Yorker.
New Yorkers would be shocked to learn of the conditions some construction workers in our city toil under.
I have never had doubts about the courage of the young men and women we sent overseas wearing the uniform.
The scales of justice often, in my head, are unbalanced. And so my job is to try to balance out those scales.
Brown v. Board of Education was arguably the most important decision of the Supreme Court in the 20th century.
I know what it's like to be on public assistance and to be unemployed. And I know what it's like to be evicted.
What's historically been referred to as 'gerrymandering' can more aptly be labeled an incumbent protection program.
I just try to fight for the underdog, and try to fight for those who are locked out of the sunshine of opportunity.
Gunfire tracking technology is improving every day and has been successful in many jurisdictions around the country.
I say that our economic future is in the new technology that will lead to more fuel efficient cars and cleaner energy.
I come from a family of eight on public assistance, my parents were separated. My mother struggled, my father struggled.
Only when we ensure that the mistakes of our past are not the vision for our future, will we truly have achieved justice.
Is truth about domestic violence and those who enable it more important than a company's corporate partnerships? I think so.
We must simply do every single thing in our power to protect our children from abuse and help them live healthy, prosperous lives.
Every hard working New Yorker, regardless of their income, race, or gender deserves an equal shot at attaining retirement security.
Legally, many contractors are required to pay a prevailing wage. However, bad actors often find ways to get around this requirement.
The reality is that I've been counted out for a very long time and people continue to underestimate me and I continue to overperform.
As Public Advocate for the City of New York, I have a duty to speak truth to power and do what is best for our City and its residents.
Increases in stabilized rents impact rent stabilized tenants directly, but they also affect the affordability of all New Yorkers' rents.
Walmart markets its gun department as 'sports and outdoors,' but let us get one thing straight: They are not just selling hunting rifles.
During my campaign for Public Advocate, and Mayor Bill de Blasio's campaign for mayor, we committed to making Eid school holidays a reality.
Under the not-so-watchful eye of ACS, children continue to die avoidable deaths. This is beyond unacceptable and betrays our moral conscience.
For generations America and its institutions have refused to acknowledge the true severity of the harm that domestic violence imposes on our society.
We may not be able to make working at the airport stress-free, but we can at least give these workers the security of knowing they will be paid their due.
New York is celebrated as a leader in our nation's quest for progress because ours is a city built by the labor of a thousand different shades and accents.
It is no secret that New York City has an affordable housing shortage. For those who've returned from the battlefield, the problem is even more pronounced.
In today's world, access to the Internet is inarguably critical to function in informal and formal spaces - and the costs to digital segregation are rising.
The NYPD has taken steps to engage marginalized communities and attempts to bridge gaps between these neighborhoods and those sworn to protect and serve them.
The Internet serves as a channel of endless information through which individuals now access the news, employment opportunities, education, entertainment, etc.