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N.Y. strip club arguing it deserves same tax exemptions as other dance companies
Is a strip club equivalent to a ballet company? In the eyes of the tax man in New York, the answer is a resounding no. But one strip club in Albany wants that to change and is in the midst of a three-year legal battle to try and get that changed.
Can Politicians Help Bring Jobs Back From China?
Mitt Romney has said if he’s elected president, he’ll create 12 million new jobs. President Obama says his administration will help build 1 million jobs in manufacturing. Reaching those goals, for either man, would involve bringing back jobs from China, or at very least, stemming the tide of job losses. Voters in the swing state […]
In New Hampshire, Gingrich Puts Romney in His Sights
Newt Gingrich has seen a stunning reversal in his political fortunes in recent weeks. As the Republican base continues to seek an alternative to presumptive nominee Mitt Romney, Gingrich has soared in national polls. Gingrich’s public schedule this week began in the battleground primary state of New Hampshire, where he continues to trail behind Romney […]
Opinion: Opposed to Marriage, Same-Sex or Otherwise
This weekend, gay couples in the state of New York will begin legally tying the knot. While most gay rights supporters have been vocally celebrating this milestone, there are others who don’t see legal same-sex marriage as a triumph. Laurie Essig is among them. A lesbian and sociology professor at Middlebury College in Connecticut, where gay […]
My America: Kirsten Gillibrand
In honor of July 4th next week we’ll be kicking off a new series called “My America.” All week long, we’ll be talking with influential Americans about what patriotism and America means to them. To give you a taste of what’s ahead, we’re speaking today with the junior senator from the state of New […]