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NY Lawmaker Collins Embodies Legal Corruption - Truth Against the Machine
Well, New York, looks like we might have yet another high-profile politician enriching himself and being paid to put the interests of his donors ahead of the will of the people that put him in power. This time it’s Rep. Chris Collins (R-Clarence). On Oct. 12, the federal Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) concluded Collins may have used “inside information” in an attempt to help a random Australian company and enrich himself in the process.
Tyrone on NY Police Response to his questions on Nazis - Truth Against the Machine
Tyrone talks about what the NY state police said when asked how they make sure Nazis don’t infiltrate their organization and why we all MUST remain vigilant in the era of the “alt-right”. If you want more independent reporting like this, please support Tyrone and TATM with a donation– Every $1 helps us grow!
Syracuse Denies Permits for Anti-Muslim Hate Group - Truth Against the Machine
Although an anti-Muslim hate group has decided to call off the rallies they had planned across the country, officials in Syracuse had already spared them the trouble by quashing a rally planned for their city days after the violence witnessed in Charlottesville, Virginia on August, 12th.
Free and Fair Elections? Judge Dismisses #DNCFraudLawsuit - Truth Against the Machine
A federal judge has dismissed a case brought forward by Bernie Sanders supporters last year, ruling that despite the harm voters claim to have experienced during the 2016 Democratic primary, there wasn’t enough evidence to make a case in court. The suit, filed in June 2016 by Jared and Elizabeth Lee Beck on behalf of supporters of Bernie Sanders, accuses the Democratic National Committee of fraud during the primary election.
NY Releases Voter Data to Trump’s “Election Fraud” Commission
As residents and organizations across America question the methods and legitimacy of a federal commission seemingly set up to placate the President, a spokesman for the New York State Board of Elections (BOE) said last week the agency stands by its decision to provide Trump with residents’ voter information.
NY Water Protector Facing Lawsuit (Stella Martin Interview Pt. 1) - Truth Against the Machine
Part one of an interview with Greene County activist and water protector Stella Martin. Here, Martin talks about what it’s been like dealing with a lawsuit filed against her by property owner Fred Edwards III in retaliation for speaking out against his business which she believes is the source of the health issues she and her family have suffered as a result.
Governor of NY Quietly Rakes in Money for Re-election
As Gov. Andrew Cuomo has started on courting wealthy donors to help him secure a third term as governor, he and his officials haven’t necessarily feel compelled to acknowledge that’s the case let alone openly discuss who exactly is filling up the campaign coffers. So, for the most part, the media and residents are left with second- and third-hand accounts from attendees and others, along with what little public information is available to get a sense of who exactly is throwing cash at Cuomo.
NYC court overturns conviction of politician found guilty of taking $4M
On June 13, a federal court decided to overturn the guilty verdict levied against the former Democratic state assemblyman Sheldon Silver, the man who once served as speaker of the New York State Assembly for over 20 years, in a move that will potentially allow one of the state’s greediest politicians to get off on a technicality.
Democracy Under Attack: Media Screens Residents for Politician
In Syracuse, if you’re a politician in Upstate New York and you don’t want to deal with people requesting an open conversation with you, turns out you can just ask the media to run interference and they will gladly oblige you. A little over a week ago, This Week Tonight host John Oliver talked about the Sinclair Broadcast Group, a very large and very conservative media organization on the threshold of acquiring untold influence over the country’s local TV news market.
Missouri Blocks Economic Relief for Low-Wage Earners
In St. Louis, a pending bill is set to slash the salaries of low-wage earners in the city by almost 25%, a move the Governor of Missouri literally said should help them, “keep money in their pockets.” One-term Republican Gov. Eric Greitens (who, for the record, was a Democrat before switching parties to run for office) said as much in a statement earlier this week while announcing he did not plan on signing a bill preventing the city from setting its own minimum wage.
Standing Rock Water Protectors & Veterans Fight Against Toxic Dumping in NY - Truth Against the Machine
On Independence Day, activists in Eastern New York and a group of veterans and water protectors from Standing Rock will join forces to bring attention to environmental issues and to protect a family who has been targeted for speaking out.
Be Careful What You Wish For: A Pence Presidency Would be Disastrous - Truth Against the Machine
Beyond the anger, fear, and surrealism that has surrounded the opening months of the Trump presidency, have you stopped to wonder what in the hell would happen if Trump actually DID get impeached? Picture this: special prosecutor Robert Mueller’s current investigation into Trump and his alleged ties to Russia somehow manage to actually tank the big guy’s presidency. Then what?
Poisoned and Punished: One Family’s Fight For Environmental Justice - Truth Against the Machine
Denying justice to families harmed by pollution doesn’t necessarily take high-powered attorneys, a crooked judge or a multi-national corporation. Sometimes it only takes a village. Or, in one mother’s case, a town.
Cuomo 2020? NY Gov Following in Clinton's Footsteps - Truth Against the Machine
Some people probably think living in a solid blue state like New York is like living in some liberal bastion of progressivism where an open and honest government works tirelessly to defeat old conservative policies and proposals. Far from it. In fact, most of the time it feels like you’re living in a shitty mob movie where scandals and bribery abound, closed-door meetings in smoke-filled rooms are commonplace, and way too many of our politicians fancy themselves gangsters and kingpins.
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