In anti-corruption news, thanks to two state legislators, NY is the first state with a bill under consideration that would end dark money spending on their elections. Montana already has a ballot initiative in the works. Hope folks in other states get jealous. bit.ly/enddarkmoney...

Absolutely unacceptable. I stand with @nynurses, their fight for a better contract, and their right to speak out.

Another reminder of the war that is being waged against our democracy. I’ve been defending it in Albany, as the sponsor of legislation to allow New York to fight fire with fire on redistricting. I’m running for Congress to bring the fight to DC. Join me: micahlasher.com

Powerful words from @marklevinenyc.bsky.social at tonight’s rally outside Park East Synagogue.

New York must, absolutely must, fight fire with fire when it comes to redistricting. I know it doesn’t feel great to descend into the muck with these guys. But if we do not, we will have permanent, one-party control of Congress.

Massive amounts of dark money is distorting and destroying our democracy. Elections should be decided by the people, not corporations. That’s why I’ve introduced legislation to end corporate spending in elections:🧵

Proud to have worked on this important legislation with @manhattanda.bsky.social Our bill takes aim at systemic tenant harassment, and gives prosecutors the tools they need to take action against the worst actors and give tenants the full protection of the law.

Great to join @uft.org to hear directly from educators about the triumphs and challenges in our schools. And a heartfelt thank you to all NY teachers who continue to invest in and support students, including my three kids, across this state. You are superheroes!

Well, my Spotify wrapped gives it away: I LOVE theater (and clearly became addicted to Sunset Boulevard this year). It’s probably the thing I love most about New York. Representing Broadway in Congress would be an incredible honor.

Renewable power is vital to a growing economy and a cleaner environment. My bill to accelerate investment in green power by providing tax certainty for solar & wind projects is now law. Thank you @governor.ny.gov for signing the bill into law and @micahlasher.bsky.social for your partnership.

Governor Hochul just signed my legislation to unlock wind and solar projects in NY state!   The Trump Administration is doing everything they can to stop climate action. But New York's clean energy future can't wait. This bill will help us fight back.

Congressional Dems cannot just sit back & watch while Trump tries to destroy our democracy. We need leaders who will use every tool possible to fight back. I'm running for Congress in NY's 12th district with a plan to do just that. Read the first part of my plan here: substack.com/home/post/p-...

The Senate is gearing up to vote to let ACA subsidies expire. Millions of Americans are going to lose access to affordable healthcare. Yet another reminder of why we need to pass Medicare for All and guarantee every American can afford the care they need.

The Trump Administration is trying to kill renewable energy projects everywhere they can. In New York, we're fighting back. My new legislation will incentivize wind and solar investments and fast-track New York's clean energy future. Read more about it here: nysfocus.com/2025/12/01/h...

We’re seeing fewer independent grocers, more food deserts, and less consumer choice. The Consumer Grocery Pricing Fairness Act aims to tackle issues of affordability and competition when it comes to groceries, and @prospect.org has the story: prospect.org/2025/11/21/n...

Democrats are the opposition party, and we need to start acting like it. Read the first part of my “Fight Back Blueprint” — where I outline how Democrats can throw sand in the works of the Trump agenda. It’s time to fight back. substack.micahlasher.com/p/throwing-s...

What would it look like for Democrats in Congress to fight back more effectively? I outlined five specific strategies in @NYDNOpinions this morning. Even more details coming shortly! www.nydailynews.com/2025/11/17/a...

Great to be with activists in Chelsea and on the Upper West Side as part of this Day of Action to say to ICE and the Trump regime: Hands Off NYC!

Excited to speak with tenant activists about our new legislation to enable stronger enforcement action against tenant harassment at the NYS Tenants and Neighbors Coalition annual meeting!

Yesterday, our community showed up in a big way at the downtown immigration courts. We were joined for accompaniments by NY State Senator @bradhoylmansigal.bsky.social, Assemblymembers @micahlasher.bsky.social and @lindabrosenthal.bsky.social and NYC Immigrant Affairs Commissioner Manuel Castro.

Why helping Republicans end the shutdown — right now, and for nothing — is a terrible idea.

If Trump continues to violate court orders on SNAP, we should withhold payment of money owed to the federal government. My bill, the RECOURSE Act, would establish a process for New York to do this, but state and city officials could act without it, and they should.

Always great to cast a ballot along with one of my future voters. Get out there today and use your power, New Yorkers!

Fun this week greeting voters at the PATH station with @bradhoylmansigal.bsky.social to tell them about @mikiesherrill for New Jersey Governor. Only 3 more days until Election Day!

After years of complaining about cancel culture, the current administration has taken it to a new and dangerous level by routinely threatening regulatory action against media companies unless they muzzle or fire reporters and commentators it doesn’t like.

My statement with @bradhoylmansigal.bsky.social in response to this appalling report on COVID vaccine availability from @maggieastor.bsky.social and Dani Blum: www.nytimes.com/2025/08/28/w...

States are laboratories of democracy — and of ways to fight back against Trump. My latest is about that work — and a catalogue of Trump-proofing bills that have been put forward in New York.

I sat down with @cbsnews.com’s Marcia Kramer to discuss how Democrats nationwide can and must fight back on redistricting.

I spoke with @russellberman.bsky.social at @theatlantic.com about the challenges facing Democrats in fighting back against Trump’s congressional seat theft in Texas — and how vital it is that we adjust to the new reality.

Please join me, @bradhoylmansigal.bsky.social, @lindabrosenthal.bsky.social, and @micahlasher.bsky.social for a Know Your Rights workshop with @nyclu.org at B'nai Jeshurun on Thursday at 6:30pm. It is essential we know how to protect our neighbors when ICE is in our community.

Hear two NYS lawmakers discuss how they hope to fight back against proposed redistricting in Texas, with @sengianaris.bsky.social & @micahlasher.bsky.social: www.wnyc.org/story/answer...

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Republicans in TX and elsewhere are taking us into a new era of continuous, partisan redistricting. @sengianaris.bsky.social and I are proposing to allow New York to do mid-decade redistricting if another state fires the first shot. Time for Democrats to show up to the fight.

The real path by which a bill becomes a law in New York is less Schoolhouse Rock and more a mix of improvisational jazz and whack-a-mole.

I’ve written up some reflections on my first session in Albany — how I approached the work, successes, and disappointments.

Not really an overstatement to say that the test of a free society is whether or not comedians can make fun of the country's leader on TV without repurcussions.

This 82-year-old grandfather was living a quiet life. Granted political asylum from Pinochet in 1987, he was disappeared by ICE when he went to replaced a lost green card. This is what is happening in America right now. We all need to wake the f up.

Groundbreaking project to rebuild vision and brand, at the state level, for the Democratic Party. Great to see the launch of the @statesforum.bsky.social, grateful to @dsquad.bsky.social. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/10/u...

Proud to see my legislation with to Trump-proof New York when it comes to housing discrimination included in the @nytimes.com wrap-up of the legislative session: www.nytimes.com/2025/06/19/n...

Deeply proud to pass the FAIR Business Practices Act last night. There was mighty lobbying power aimed at killing the bill, but public interest prevailed. If signed into law, @newyorkstateag.bsky.social will get more powerful tools to protect New Yorkers from corporate misconduct.

Thanks to Senator Leroy Comrie and Assemblymember @micahlasher.bsky.social for sponsoring this legislation, and to the entire legislature for taking action at a time when the federal government is abandoning its responsibility to protect consumers and small businesses.

The FAIR Business Practices Act, our legislation to protect working families and small businesses from predatory lenders, abusive debt collectors, scams, and more, has passed the New York legislature.   I'm proud our state is stepping up to stop New Yorkers from being cheated.

Proud to pass legislation this evening to fix New York State tax law for renewable energy systems, so much-needed solar and wind projects can move forward.

Thank you to @nyccomptroller.bsky.social for this report. Note the #1 recommendation: ban unfair and abusive acts and practices by passing the FAIR Business Practices act, championed by @newyorkstateag.bsky.social, @micahlasher.bsky.social, and Senator Comrie.

Today, I was incredibly proud to pass legislation that will enshrine all the protections of the federal Fair Housing Act in State law. It’s a critical step to Trump-proof New York and ensure equal access to housing for New Yorkers, no matter what happens in Washington.

Big news in the war on scaffolding! Glad to be on the front lines with @bradhoylmansigal.bsky.social.

Moving remarks on the Assembly floor on the long struggle for equality — and present-day efforts to erase LGBTQ Americans and history — by @deborahjglick.bsky.social, one of my first role models in public service.

You love to see it.

Great to be with solar advocates from across the state in Albany today to lobby for bills to speed our energy transition, including my bill to ensure reliable and viable tax rates for wind and solar projects. Common sense — but more controversial than you’d think!

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. (Laurence Binyon) Glad to spend the morning reflecting and remembering with our West Side community.