Democracy

Mamdani’s biggest early opportunity is hiding in plain sight

How a new Charter Revision Commission can accelerate Mamdani’s affordability agenda

Nov 30, 2025 • Sebastian Hallum Clarke

How New Yorkers can lower rents and raise voter turnout

Your guide to the 2025 ballot propositions

Oct 12, 2025 • Sebastian Hallum Clarke

Let's change the law to build more homes and strengthen NYC's elections

My testimony to NYC’s Charter Revision Commission

Jun 16, 2025 • Sebastian Hallum Clarke

Who New Yorkers should elect in June 2025

Pro‑abundance picks for a more affordable, dynamic, and thriving city

May 27, 2025 • Sebastian Hallum Clarke

63% of Manhattan East Side Voters Still Undecided on Their City Council Pick

Only one in five is ready to rank more than one candidate. The race for District 4 is wide-open.

May 13, 2025 • Sebastian Hallum Clarke

How we raised $8,100 for a New York political campaign — from our living room

Hosting a political fundraiser is easier (and more fun) than you think.

Mar 9, 2025 • Sebastian Hallum Clarke

Hyperlocal, Hypercomplex: My Experience on Manhattan Community Board 8

Reflections on decision-making, public engagement, and the evolving role of community boards in New York City

Nov 24, 2024 • Sebastian Hallum Clarke

A Voter’s Guide to NYC’s 2024 Ballot Proposals

Say “Yes” to Proposals 1 and 2, but “No” to the rest

Oct 7, 2024 • Sebastian Hallum Clarke

Get ready to vote, New Yorkers

How to register to vote, double-check your details, and vote by mail

Sep 17, 2024 • Sebastian Hallum Clarke

I’ve been appointed to my Manhattan community board

New York’s most junior local policy influencer, reporting for duty

Jul 21, 2024 • Sebastian Hallum Clarke

An Abundance Agenda for New York

New York's laws create scarcity and hardship. Pro-abundance policy is the antidote.

Mar 31, 2024 • Sebastian Hallum Clarke

How and why to pay attention to New York’s local politics

It’s easier than you might think

Feb 18, 2024 • Sebastian Hallum Clarke

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