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Post-presidential debate poll shows a shift in WI; Teamsters won't endorse in presidential race after releasing internal polling showing most members support Trump; IL energy jobs growth is strong but lacks female workers; Pregnant, Black Coloradans twice as likely to die than the overall population.

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The Teamsters choose not to endorse a presidential candidate, county officials in Texas fight back against state moves to limit voter registration efforts, and the FBI investigate suspicious packages sent to elections offices in at least 17 states.

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A USDA report shows a widening gap in rural versus urban health, a North Carolina county remains divided over a LGBTQ library display, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz' policies are spotlighted after his elevation to the Democratic presidential ticket.

NY: Civil Rights

Los defensores del derecho al voto quieren que el Congreso asigne al menos 75 millones de dólares en el presupuesto del año fiscal 25. Aunque todavía es bastante bajo, es un aumento con respecto a los niveles de financiación del año fiscal 24. (Adobe Stock)
Grupos de NY amplían apoyo a proyectos de ley federales sobre derecho al voto

Los grupos de Nueva York están obteniendo apoyo de los legisladores federales para varios proyectos de ley sobre el derecho al voto. Al aprobar …

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The Gender Shades project revealed facial recognition performed poorest for darker-skinned women, and performed best for lighter-skinned men. (Adobe Stock)
A NY county creates facial recognition, privacy protections

Columbia County, New York, is implementing new facial recognition and privacy policies, following new upgrades to the county's surveillance cameras…

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A new survey by the group Make the Road New York showed one-third of New York City migrant workers with steady jobs weren't getting minimum wage or timely pay, due to their immigration status. (Adobe Stock)
Survey: NYC needs to do more for growing migrant population

A new survey showed New York City's population of asylum-seekers is struggling, and makes suggestions for improvements. The survey by the group Make …

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As of this writing, a petition to stop Nassau County's plan to deputize residents with gun permits has 2,080 signatures. (Adobe Stock)
Nassau County exec's plan to deputize armed citizens draws fire

Nassau County's executive wants to deputize residents who hold gun permits. County Executive Bruce Blakemen's plan involves training 100 residents …

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A poll released last June found 48% of Americans oppose reparations for Black Americans whose ancestors were enslaved, while 41% approve of it and another 13% don't know where they stand on the issue. (Wikimedia Commons)
Members appointed to NYS reparations commission

New York state lawmakers have appointed members to the Community Commission on Reparations Remedies, created through legislation Gov. Kathy Hochul …

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New York has made strides in voter access through the June 2022 enactment of The New York Voting Rights Act. (vesperstock/Adobe Stock)
New York Senate pushes for more ballot access

Just a week into the legislative session, New York lawmakers are moving to uphold democracy and expand voting rights. The state Senate passed a …

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A 2022 Compassion & Choices poll finds 57% of nurses support medical aid in dying, professionally, and 49% said they support it personally. (Adobe Stock)
Medical aid-in-dying bill sees stronger support in NY Legislature

Legislation to allow medical aid in dying bill has been introduced in New York State every year since 2015, and its backers say 2024 could be the …

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Una encuesta realizada en 2022 por Compassion & Choices revela que el 57% de las y los enfermeros apoyan la ayuda médica para morir, profesionalmente, y el 49% dijo que la apoyan personalmente. (Adobe Stock)
Proyecto de Ley de Asistencia Médica para Morir recibe fuerte apoyo en NY

La legislación para permitir la ayuda médica para morir se ha introducido en el estado de Nueva York cada año desde 2015, y sus …

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The New York City Comptroller's Office reported the number of migrants not living in New York City but still in its care has grown from 276 in May to 2,127 in September. (Adobe Stock)
NYC community health centers focus on migrant health

A network of New York City community health centers is in the crossfire of the city's migrant crisis. Ryan Health is a system of primary health …

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A Brennan Center for Justice report finds 58% of early voting polling places surveyed didn't have proper signs prohibiting parking in access aisles for wheelchair users to get in and out of their cars at parking spaces. (Adobe Stock)
NY disability advocates want more accessible polling places

New York disability rights advocates are working to make polling places more accessible. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds 25% …

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Un informe del Centro Brennan para la Justicia revela que el 58% de los centros de votación anticipada encuestados no tenían señales adecuadas que prohibieran estacionarse en los pasillos de acceso para que los usuarios de sillas de ruedas pudieran entrar y salir de sus coches en las plazas de estacionamiento. (Adobe Stock)
Defensores de discapacitados en NY quieren colegios electorales más accesibles

Defensores de los derechos para las personas con discapacidad en Nueva York trabajan para que los colegios electorales sean más accesibles…

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A new United Nations report found actions between Israel and Palestine have only exacerbated divisions between them. The U.N. said Hamas' initial attack on Israel constitutes a war crime. (Jewish Voice for Peace)
NY group in Washington to protest Israel/Gaza war

A New York group is among many at the U.S. Capitol today, protesting the U.S. response to the Israel-Gaza conflict. Elected officials from President …

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