Author Archives: Michael_Benjamin2012
Corrupt politicians or targeted leaders? Queens Chronicle
The recent spate of arrests and criminal investigations involving public officials has ensnared a high percentage of minorities in the state Legislature, leading some in the community to ask if black and Hispanic lawmakers are being targeted. State Sen. James … Continue reading
VRA-Inspired GOP Gerrymandering Dilutes Black Influence on Congressional Races (@SquarePeg_Dem)
VRA-inspired gerrymandering marginalizes black voters influence in 2014 congressional & state legislature races. True/false? (https://twitter.com/SquarePeg_Dem/status/333611355070427139) Get the official Twitter app at https://twitter.com/download
Pol will surrender after being caught in Huntley wiretap – m.NYPOST.com
Embattled state Sen. John Sampson of Brooklyn is set to turn himself in to authorities today after being ensnared in a bribery scandal involving former colleague-turned-rat Shirley Huntley, sources said. Sampson told his aides over the weekend that he was … Continue reading
NYTimes.com: Corruption Charge Expected for Senator
John L. Sampson, a prominent Democratic state senator, is said to have had wiretapped conversations with a colleague who is soon to be sentenced… http://p.nytimes.com/email/re?location=InCMR7g4BCKC2wiZPkcVUhLMCw3novoI&user_id=268f6405a4798b63417f2d0333a63bd3&email_type=eta&task_id=1367810932171963 Michael Benjamin Follow on Twitter: @SquarePeg_Dem
Assemblyman Boyland charged with felony fraud in superseding indictment | ThisNY.com
http://thisny.com/assemblyman-boyland-charged-with-felony-fraud-in-superseding-indictment/ Posted by James M. Odato U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District Loretta Lynch announced a second superseding indictment against Assemblyman William F. Boyland, Jr. on Friday. The charges against Boyland, who has held office in Brooklyn for 10 years, … Continue reading
Leonie Haimson Exercises School Choice – and All Families Deserve Those Options To o – Drop Out Nation blog
Leonie Haimson Exercises School Choice – and All Families Deserve Those Options Too [http://dropoutnation.net/2013/04/04/leonie-haimson-exercises-school-choi ce-and-all-families-deserve-those-options-too/] Your editor has known for some time that Diane Ravitch acolyte Leonie Haimson — who has spent as much time over the years criticizing reformers … Continue reading
Tweet from Nadia El-Awady (@NadiaE)
Interesting post critiquing Nigerians’ feelings towards Boston bombings in contrast to their numbness towards Boko Haram madness. http://t.co/ddnW2dGTkh (https://twitter.com/NadiaE/status/325868402344337408) Get the official Twitter app at https://twitter.com/download
Conservative Black Chick
