elections – Page 2 – Ed in the Apple: Blogging on the Intersection of Education and Politics Title

ew window How Will the Mamdani Victory Impact Democratic Politics? How Will “Mayor Mandani” Impact Education in NYC? Inside the Democratic Party across the nation a passionate and at times vitriolic debate may be ripping apart or strengthening the party. Should the party continue to be led by the older and firmly entrenched democratic leadership,Continue reading

Election Day!!!

We used to vote at an elementary school, which was disruptive for the school, after a few years my building convinced the Board of Elections to inspect our community room in my building, with a full kitchen. My voting site is now an elevator trip away. I remember the voting machines of yore, swinging theContinue reading “Election Day!!!”

Musing: How Should I Rank the Mayoral Candidates?

I was not surprised when the UFT decided not to endorse mayoral candidates, the Survey showed our membership divided over a range of candidates, we are a membership driven union. Prior to last contract negotiations the union surveyed the members, many thousands replied, over 500 members served on negotiation committees meeting with Department counterparts and,Continue reading “Musing: How Should I Rank the Mayoral Candidates?”

Down to the Wire: Electing the Next Mayor

Yesterday, the party primaries for governor in New Jersey, a host of Democratic candidates with the winner 34% of the percent of the vote. A winner with 2/3 of voters not voting for the winner. In two weeks, the Ranked Choice Voting election in the Democratic primary also with a wide range of candidates. TheContinue reading “Down to the Wire: Electing the Next Mayor”

Electing and Endorsing Candidates in the Turbulent Arena of Political Chaos

In the oppressive heat of summer in Philadelphia the founding fathers grappled with the process of electing a president. The delegates, the elites of the nation, led by Hamilton and Madison distrusted the artisans and farmers, the common folk, and created the electoral college, intermediaries who could “protect” the nation from “inappropriate” choices. An unanticipatedContinue reading “Electing and Endorsing Candidates in the Turbulent Arena of Political Chaos”

Unity Wins! Take a Deep Breath, the Battle Continues

Looked at my phone, a “mover and shaker” in the innards of the Democratic Party calling to congratulate me re Mulgrew’s victory. “When the shit hits the fan with Hochel’s budget revision we need the unions and especially Mulgrew ….” We chatted for a while, “It’s not like the old days, everything is at risk.”Continue reading “Unity Wins! Take a Deep Breath, the Battle Continues”

One of the Most Confusing, and Consequential, of Elections

On Tuesday, June 25th registered democrats only, no republicans and no independents can participate, will select candidates who will appear on the November general election ballot, the election is called ranked choice voting (RCV), in November the usual, most votes wins, a majority is not necessary. I know life in Gotham can be confusing. The CharterContinue reading “One of the Most Confusing, and Consequential, of Elections”

Have You Cast Your Ballot in the UFT Leadership Election? Don’t Tarry

The word “politics” in our nation is oftentimes viewed as a “dirty word,” often connoting underhanded or corrupt practices. Common definitions reinforces that view, the activities associated with the governance of a country or other area, especially the debate or conflict among individuals or parties having or hoping to achieve power: activities within an organizationContinue reading “Have You Cast Your Ballot in the UFT Leadership Election? Don’t Tarry”

Get Out the Vote: The Key to Winning Elections

You win elections by identifying your voters and getting them to the polls. You win elections by giving voters a reason to vote for candidates/slate and not the other slate(s). In the 2021 mayoral primary 23% of eligible voters participated, New York City ranks 49th among major cities in voter turnout rates. In the UFTContinue reading “Get Out the Vote: The Key to Winning Elections”

Vote in the UFT Election: The Future of Public Education and Your Personal Freedom Maybe Be At Risk

On May 1 ballots in UFT leadership election will go in the mail to the 189,000 members: teachers, paraprofessionals, guidance counselors, school secretaries and a number of other service providers, retirees votes are “fractional” to keep percentage of votes consistent, a long standing bylaws provision. All the officer, executive board and convention delegate positions areContinue reading “Vote in the UFT Election: The Future of Public Education and Your Personal Freedom Maybe Be At Risk”