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      <title>[Democracy] Annual Meeting by Kylynn</title>
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      <description>Directions: Please vote for no more than 2 policy that you are most moved to action by. You can share how this policy by pushing the + add comment button under each tile. If you have bigger questions feel free to add those questions by clicking the + button next to the section that says &quot;What questions do you still have? Please share your name &amp; we will reach out!&quot;</description>
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         <title>Limiting Influence of Big Money in Politics</title>
         <author>kgrier6</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/kgrier6/w5k65lhh0lfvzt9w/wish/3555665442</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><br/></p><ol><li><p>Ensure that the NY State Legislature and Governor Kathy Hochul fully fund and run New York's small-donor matching funds program (<strong>Public Campaign Finance Program</strong>) as it was intended. Secures full funding for the Public Campaign Finance Program. We must protect and strengthen the program because it promotes greater civic participation and gives New Yorkers a greater say in our elections.  </p></li><li><p><strong>S324/A1245</strong>: The<strong> Democracy Preservation Act</strong> stops foreign-influenced corporations/entities from spending in New York elections, ensuring our democratic process reflects the will of the people - not foreign interests. </p></li></ol>]]></description>
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         <title>Expand Access to the Ballot</title>
         <author>kgrier6</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/kgrier6/w5k65lhh0lfvzt9w/wish/3555665444</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ol><li><p><strong>S440/A2121: </strong>The <strong>Democracy During Detention Act </strong>protects the freedom to vote for eligible New Yorkers <strong>detained pre-trial</strong>, and promotes civic engagement and rehabilitation.</p><p><br/></p></li><li><p><strong>S88/A5772:  Enhanced Automatic Voter Registration </strong>streamlines the voter registration process by automatically enrolling eligible New Yorkers when they interact with state agencies like the DMV and Medicaid offices - unless they choose to opt out. </p></li></ol>]]></description>
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         <title>Defend Against Federal Attacks on Self-Determination</title>
         <author>kgrier6</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/kgrier6/w5k65lhh0lfvzt9w/wish/3555665446</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><br/></p><ol><li><p>We must ensure that the right to <strong>vote by mail is preserved </strong>and allow New York to determine which <strong>voting machines are used.</strong></p><p><br/></p></li><li><p>Our focus should be on encouraging more people to make their voices heard, rather than imposing <strong>voter ID requirements</strong> such as presenting passports or specific types of IDs, which many New Yorkers <strong>do not</strong> possess. If necessary, we will combat this tactic of voter suppression.</p><p><br/></p></li><li><p>New Yorkers must have the right to choose their elected officials, rather than having those officials chosen for them. We oppose any efforts, such as those by Trump, to <strong>redraw congressional and state legislative district lines in order to create a permanent Republican majority in the nation.</strong> This is gerrymandering! We will actively work against this.</p><p><br/></p></li></ol>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-08-26 15:41:10 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Limiting the Influence of Big Money in Politics</title>
         <author>kgrier6</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/kgrier6/w5k65lhh0lfvzt9w/wish/3555665451</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ol><li><p>Ensure that the NY State Legislature and Governor Kathy Hochul fully fund and run New York's small-donor matching funds program (<strong>Public Campaign Finance Program</strong>) as it was intended. Secures full funding for the Public Campaign Finance Program. We must protect and strengthen the program because it promotes greater civic participation and gives New Yorkers a greater say in our elections.  </p></li><li><p><strong>S324/A1245</strong>: The<strong> Democracy Preservation Act</strong> stops foreign-influenced corporations/entities from spending in New York elections, ensuring our democratic process reflects the will of the people - not foreign interests.</p></li></ol>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-08-26 15:41:10 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/kgrier6/w5k65lhh0lfvzt9w/wish/3555665451</guid>
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         <title>Expand Access to the Ballot</title>
         <author>kgrier6</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/kgrier6/w5k65lhh0lfvzt9w/wish/3555665453</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ol><li><p><strong>S440/A2121: </strong>The <strong>Democracy During Detention </strong>Act protects the freedom to vote for eligible New Yorkers<strong> detained pre-trial</strong>, and promotes civic engagement and rehabilitation.</p><p><br/></p></li><li><p><strong>S88/A5772:  Enhanced Automatic Voter Registration </strong>streamlines the voter registration process by automatically enrolling eligible New Yorkers when they interact with state agencies like the DMV and Medicaid offices - unless they choose to opt out. What the bill does &amp; what is the demand</p></li></ol>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-08-26 15:41:10 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/kgrier6/w5k65lhh0lfvzt9w/wish/3555665453</guid>
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         <title>Defend Against Federal Attacks on Self-Determination</title>
         <author>kgrier6</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/kgrier6/w5k65lhh0lfvzt9w/wish/3555665455</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ol><li><p>We must ensure that the right to v<strong>ote by mail is preserved </strong>and allow New York to<strong> determine which voting machines are used</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Our focus should be on encouraging more people to make their voices heard, rather than imposing <strong>voter ID requirements </strong>such as presenting passports or specific types of IDs, which many New Yorkers <strong>do no</strong>t possess. If necessary, we will combat this tactic of voter suppression.</p></li><li><p>New Yorkers must have the right to choose their elected officials, rather than having those officials chosen for them. We oppose any efforts, such as those by Trump, to <strong>redraw congressional and state legislative district lines in order to create a permanent Republican majority in the nation</strong>. This is gerrymandering. We will actively work against this.</p><p><br/></p></li></ol>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-08-26 15:41:10 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Do you have additional questions? Please add your name, so we can follow up.</title>
         <author>kwharton15</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/kgrier6/w5k65lhh0lfvzt9w/wish/3569596124</link>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-04 22:46:00 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Do you have additional questions? Please add your name, so we can follow up.</title>
         <author>kwharton15</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/kgrier6/w5k65lhh0lfvzt9w/wish/3569596176</link>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-04 22:46:07 UTC</pubDate>
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