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Letter: League of Women voters express concern over Berne town operations
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FILE. Letter writer says, We look forward to learning how the Town of Berne addresses the concerns raised in the Coalition for Open Government report. This screenshot shows a May 13, 2020, town board meeting, including a resident s protest over the board s public comment policy.Screenshot
The League of Women Voters of Albany County was very interested in Steve Hughes’ article, “Report: Berne town board flouts open meetings law,” Jan. 1.
The League supports government transparency. Our position is clear in the 2016-18 Impact on Issues from the League of Women Voters of the United States: “The League of Women Voters of the United States believes that democratic government depends upon the informed and active participation of its citizens at all levels of government. The League further believes that governmental bodies must protect the citizen’s right to know b
Failed Right-Wing Insurrection Goaded by Trump Spurs Condemnation From Triangle Groups
NY: Pro-Trump Supporters Breach The U.S. Capitol Building
On January 6, 2021, Pro-Trump supporters and far-right forces flooded Washington DC to protest Trump s election loss. Hundreds breached the U.S. Capitol Building, aproximately 13 were arrested and one protester was killed. (Photo by Michael Nigro/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images)
After a coup attempt in Washington, D.C. failed to stop Congress from certifying Joe Biden s presidential victory, Triangle organizations swiftly and roundly condemned the far-right extremist insurrection.Â
The news is still unfolding, with Congress poised to vote on impeaching President Trump (a second time) for his role in fomenting and inciting the attack and Capitol Police announcing Thursday night that one of its officers died after being injured in the brazen assault. But several Triangle-area organizations responded quickly to the violenceâ