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Longer answers to more complicated questions

What’s going on with the New York June 2020 primary ballot?

Wondering about why the delegates are listed on the New York primary ballot? Wondering who to vote for, now that Biden has clinched the nomination? Looking for voter resources for state and local primaries in New York City? Read on!

ariellaaxelbank Longer Explanations, Uncategorized Leave a comment June 19, 2020June 22, 2020

What’s the deal with the public advocate? – A voter guide for the February 2019 NYC special election

Hey New York City! Have you heard? We have an election coming up! On Tuesday, February 26th, we choose the next Public Advocate!

ariellaaxelbank Longer Explanations Leave a comment February 22, 2019May 16, 2019

You can’t say “nomination” without the word “NO!”

On June 26, 2018, Justice Kennedy announced his retirement. What, if anything, can the Democrats do to stop President Trump's nominee from getting confirmed?

ariellaaxelbank Longer Explanations Leave a comment July 5, 2018May 17, 2021

Ain’t No Party Like a Shutdown Party

Ten days ago, on January 19th, the government briefly shut itself down for three days. Ten days from now, on February 8th, it may happen again. Hooray!

ariellaaxelbank Longer Explanations Leave a comment January 29, 2018September 15, 2018

What do our local government officials actually do? – A voter guide for the New York City local elections

Hey New York City! Did you know we have an election coming up this November 7th?

ariellaaxelbank Longer Explanations 3 Comments October 28, 2017September 22, 2020

This NFL Thing

Historical context for NFL anthem protests from someone who hates football. Here we go.

ariellaaxelbank Longer Explanations Leave a comment October 9, 2017March 31, 2021

What happens if there’s a tie in the party makeup of the Senate?

As in, 50 Democrats, 50 Republicans, and no clear majority. What happens then?

ariellaaxelbank Longer Explanations 1 Comment August 7, 2017January 22, 2021

The Senate Health Care Process OF DOOM

Or more specifically, “How the hell were McConnell and the Senate Republicans allowed to pull all of that bullsh*t during their ACA repeal-and-maybe-replace budget reconciliation process?”

ariellaaxelbank Longer Explanations Leave a comment August 3, 2017September 15, 2018
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