April 13 Leg Act News
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Pluralism and Democratic Principles
Pluralism involves power-sharing among diverse groups, promoting autonomy and preventing dominance by any single faction. Civic engagement is vital for maintaining a healthy democracy, especially as interest groups and money influence legislation through Super PACs and corporate spending, often overshadowing individual voices. Overcoming gridlock may involve ballot initiatives, but true progress requires rewriting policies, addressing legal issues, and ensuring the people lead societal direction through voting and civic involvement.
Environmental and Forest Policy under Trump
Trump’s administration has taken nearly 70 actions to weaken environmental protections, including fast-tracking logging, mining, and drilling in national forests, reducing public participation, and relocating the Forest Service headquarters. These moves threaten forest health, wildfire management, and biodiversity, with significant cuts to forest management staff and research facilities. These policies prioritize corporate profits over ecological health, risking habitat destruction, pollution, and increased wildfire risks amid climate change. Environmental groups warn that dismantling protections and restructuring the Forest Service undermines effective land stewardship.
Action Alerts/Events
TCDC encourages participation in local and national issues, including supporting New York State’s budget proposals, advocating for transparency in investigations like the Epstein files, opposing ICE funding cuts, and promoting environmental activism.
Call Your Representatives
Congressman Nicholas Langworthy, 202-225-3161
Senator Schumer, 202-224-6542
Senator Gillibrand, 202-224-4451
NYS Assemblyman Christopher Friend (R) 518-455-4538
NYS Senator Thomas O’Mara 518-455-2091
5calls.org is an app you can download on your smartphone or access via their website. Each day, they provide a summary of major concerns that encourage people to voice their opinion, opposition, or support.New York State Budget. Negotiations are ongoing. Given the federal cuts, NYS will not be able to cover all the needs. Please consider calling Assemblyman Friend and Senator O’Mara to support the climate change proposal and the Health Care Act. (https://legiscan.com/NY/text/S03425/id/3083689; https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1466
Candor Daffodil Days, April 25. Volunteers needed to staff our table! Contact Marita to sign up for an hour or two.
Visit Alt National Park on Facebook. Look for companies that could lobby against the restructuring of our Forest Service and against the environmental impacts of logging and mining our natural resources. For example, Patagonia has expressed dismay over these executive orders. Call to thank them and find other companies you can encourage to support ecology.
Call the Department of Consumer Services to explain your concerns over NYSEG’s billing practices - 1-800-342-3377.
Deescalate/Restrain/Reform ICE - Continue efforts to oppose inappropriate ICE actions. Call Congressman Langworthy and Senators Schumer and Gillibrand.
Keep up the pressure to demand the release of the full Epstein files. WE SUPPORT THE FULL RELEASE OF THE EPSTEIN FILES REGARDLESS OF WHO IT IMPLICATES. Call House Reps and Senators; demand they show up at hearings and do their jobs.
MONDAYS AT THE COURTHOUSE. Every Monday from 3:30 - 4:30, there is a dedicated effort to protest. Please join us for an hour. Bring a sign!
General Meeting Tioga County Democratic Committee, April 21. 6:30 social time, 7 pm meeting. Guests are welcome!
Coming Up: Candor Daffodil Days, April 25. Volunteers needed to staff our table! Contact Marita to sign up for an hour or two.
