Sunday, February 28, 2010
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Friday, February 26, 2010
Panel Discussion on "Jim Crow in New York"
Hi everyone,
The Fortune Society, in partnership with the Brennan Center for Justice is hosting a "public conversation" this Tuesday, March 2nd at 6:30pm on "Jim Crow in New York: The Empire State's Current Criminal Disenfranchisement Law and a Century-Long Effort to Keep African-American Citizens Out of the Voting Booth."
You can find the details at http://www.brennancenter.org/content/event/jim_crow_in_ny/ or on our blog at http://rethinkingreentry.blogspot.com/2010/02/jim-crow-in-new-york.html
Hope to see you there,
Debbie
Debbie Boar
Task Force Coordinator
Upper Manhattan Reentry Task Force
Harlem Community Justice Center
170 East 121st Street
New York, NY 10035
212-360-4131
212-828-7416
dboar@courts.state.ny.us
Read our blog "rethinking reentry" at http://rethinkingreentry.blogspot.com
The Fortune Society, in partnership with the Brennan Center for Justice is hosting a "public conversation" this Tuesday, March 2nd at 6:30pm on "Jim Crow in New York: The Empire State's Current Criminal Disenfranchisement Law and a Century-Long Effort to Keep African-American Citizens Out of the Voting Booth."
You can find the details at http://www.brennancenter.org/content/event/jim_crow_in_ny/ or on our blog at http://rethinkingreentry.blogspot.com/2010/02/jim-crow-in-new-york.html
Hope to see you there,
Debbie
Debbie Boar
Task Force Coordinator
Upper Manhattan Reentry Task Force
Harlem Community Justice Center
170 East 121st Street
New York, NY 10035
212-360-4131
212-828-7416
dboar@courts.state.ny.us
Read our blog "rethinking reentry" at http://rethinkingreentry.blogspot.com
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Prep for a Live Interview with Gov. Paterson
Intro:
With elections coming up fast and the new controversy involving Gov. Paterson’s aide, David Johnson (known as DJ) – allegations of a domestic abuse case and coverup at the highest levels of government – we thought it best to talk directly with the man at the center of it all. Joining us now exclusively, Gov. David Paterson
With elections coming up fast and the new controversy involving Gov. Paterson’s aide, David Johnson (known as DJ) – allegations of a domestic abuse case and coverup at the highest levels of government – we thought it best to talk directly with the man at the center of it all. Joining us now exclusively, Gov. David Paterson
- Gov. Paterson, how are you holding up?
- Were there any parts of the Times story that were factually wrong?
- Did you know what was going on in this case?
- Did you have a telephone call with the victim?
- What did you talk about?
- Do you think the press has covered this fairly?
- You’ve said political adversaries might be behind this story. Do you have any insight as to where it might be coming from?
- If the investigation clears DJ, would you envision re-instating him?
- Is this an accurate portrayal of DJ?
- Have you talked directly with AG Cuomo?
- How has the AG responded to your request for an investigation?
- In retrospect, would you have handled this situation differently?
- Is this an accurate portrayal of the situation and your role in it?
- How is your family holding up?
- How are your political allies responding? Are you getting calls of support?
- What’s your response to Rep. Israel?
- Will this affect your decision to run?
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Assignment #2: Follow the Aqueduct Race Track Story
Here are a few links to get you started:
NY Times Editorial: "Looks Sleazy to Us"
NY Daily News Editorial: "Bad smell at Aqueduct"
NY Times Editorial: "Looks Sleazy to Us"
NY Daily News Editorial: "Bad smell at Aqueduct"
NY Post, "Slots of Doubt"
Friday, February 5, 2010
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