As Public Advocate for the City of New York, I will be working with the Administration for Children's Services and others to bring about necessary reforms - and ensure that our city meets its most solemn responsibility - protecting the welfare of our children.

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The TRUST Act is an important tool that will ensure accountability to millions of Americans who deserve to know the truth, we have never doubted that this law was legal, which is why we vigorously defended it from the start and will continue to do so.

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The court's decision, together with the settlements we negotiated, are a major victory in our efforts to protect charitable assets and hold accountable those who would abuse charities for personal gain.

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The court's decision, together with the settlements we negotiated, are a major victory in our efforts to protect charitable assets and hold accountable those who would abuse charities for personal gain, my office will continue to fight for accountability because no one is above the law — not a businessman, not a candidate for office, and not even the President of the United States.

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Dunkin' failed to protect the security of its customers, dunkin' sat idly by, putting customers at risk.

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Thanks to United States Supreme Court, the census will remain a tool for delivering on our government's promise of fairness and equity.

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Every young person -- regardless of race -- deserves the chance to attend school free of harassment, bias, and discrimination, lessons designed to separate children on the basis of race have no place in New York classrooms, or in classrooms throughout this country.

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The opioid epidemic has ravaged families and communities across New York, we found that pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors engaged in years of deceptive marketing about the risks of opioids and failed to exercise their basic duty to report suspicious behavior, leading to the crisis we are living with today. As the Sackler Family and the other defendants grew richer, New Yorkers' health grew poorer and our state was left to foot the bill.

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Bots and other fake accounts have been running rampant on social media platforms, often stealing real people's identities to carry out fraud, we are sending a clear message that anyone profiting off of deception and impersonation is breaking the law and will be held accountable.

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technology

Bots and other fake accounts have been running rampant on social media platforms, often stealing real people's identities to carry out fraud, as people and companies like Devumi continue to make a quick buck by lying to honest Americans, Attorney General office will continue to find and stop anyone who sells online deception. With this settlement, we are sending a clear message that anyone profiting off of deception and impersonation is breaking the law and will be held accountable.

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Being poor is not a crime. The actions of the NYPD in this video... by Letitia James

Being poor is not a crime. The actions of the NYPD in this video are appalling and contemptible.

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No mother should have to experience the trauma and humiliation we... by Letitia James

No mother should have to experience the trauma and humiliation we all witnessed in this video.

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Hedge funds are charging exorbitant fees for high-risk and opaque... by Letitia James

Hedge funds are charging exorbitant fees for high-risk and opaque investments.

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Telling the truth about domestic violence - and those who shield... by Letitia James

Telling the truth about domestic violence - and those who shield it - should not be punished.

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For generations America and its institutions have refused to acknowledge the true severity of the harm that domestic violence imposes on our society.

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Is truth about domestic violence and those who enable it more important than a company's corporate partnerships? I think so.

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When it comes to climate change and the environment, President Do... by Letitia James

When it comes to climate change and the environment, President Donald Trump is plain wrong.

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Human induced climate change is real, and the evidence is right in front of us. It threatens our shores. It promises to bring intense heat waves and powerful storms. It has the power to disrupt our economy, endanger our food supply, and imperil global stability. We must take action to stop it.

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As Public Advocate for the City of New York, I have a duty to speak truth to power and do what is best for our City and its residents.

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I say that our economic future is in the new technology that will lead to more fuel efficient cars and cleaner energy.

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We must simply do every single thing in our power to protect our children from abuse and help them live healthy, prosperous lives.

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