We Support the Will of the People to Decide.

We Decide New York Inc. is a collaborative, all-volunteer group of like-minded individuals supporting political ideas, values, and causes that uphold the will of the people. The organization was created to defend the rights of voters to decide who should represent us and the issues we want our representatives to address. We advocate for due process, justice, and juridical equality for all. We can support political and ideological figures, but we are not endorsing and are not affiliated with any individual, party, or other organizations.

Let's stand together to give New Yorkers

a more effective voice, uphold our democratic

values, and demand that voters rights and our democracy

will be protected by proclaiming - THE VOTERS DECIDE!

 

Mission Statement

The organization We Decide New York Inc. was created to defend the rights of voters to decide who they want to represent them as leaders and to support, enhance, and put the spotlight on the issues our representatives govern on. We advocate for due process, justice, and juridical equality for all.

 

“Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.”

— Rep. John Lewis (1940-2020) —

 

THE VOTERS HAVE THE POWER

Voting is a fundamental right for every adult citizen in a democracy. If politicians are greedy or corrupt or abuse their power or ignore the needs of citizens, it’s the voters that have the power to vote them out.

The political system is broken and the future of New York is uncertain and in flux. Corruption has taken over and voters have been disenfranchised. True, powerful, and duly elected leaders have been smeared and ousted. The use of executive powers by government officials for their own personal and political gain is commonplace. New York State is in chaos.

Today, New York is rich in corruption scandals due to a confluence of circumstances.

It is time for voters to take action and to fight back against dishonesty, political deception, special interests, personal agendas, and unethical behavior in New York politics–fundamental reforms are needed. State government will not step in and fix it.

We need new politicians at every level that understand policy, yes. Leadership, yes. Experience, maybe. What we don’t need is leadership focused on self-aggrandizement and berating and beating the opposition – a style of political discourse to which we are all too accustomed. Leaders must listen to the people. Leaders who have the courage to be part of a solution, that empower and listen to the people, and show that they believe in a system that works for everyone.

We can no longer afford to sit on the sidelines and take another year of failed political leadership. Governance guided without concern for moral and ethical governance is dangerous. Fundamental reforms are needed to restore New York State to one of the most progressive states in the nation.

We urge all New York Voters to become informed on the candidates, their platforms, and their history. We need New Yorker’s and voters of other state across the nation to stand up to politicians

Raise your voices, excercise your rights and express your views. We can no longer afford to entrust high-stakes decisions to the ignorant and incompetent that’s in office right now. You, the voter, has the power!

Due Process

  1. noun: due process; noun: due process of law

  2. fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement.

Due process is a requirement that legal matters be resolved according to established rules and principles, and that individuals be treated fairly. Due process applies to both civil and criminal matters.Due process is a requirement that legal matters be resolved according to established rules and principles, and that individuals be treated fairly. Due process applies to both civil and criminal matters.

The Constitution states only one command twice. The Fifth Amendment says to the federal government that no one shall be "deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law." The Fourteenth Amendment, ratified in 1868, uses the same eleven words, called the Due Process Clause, to describe a legal obligation of all states. These words have as their central promise an assurance that all levels of American government must operate within the law ("legality") and provide fair procedures.

In criminal cases, the Fifth Amendment guarantees the right to a grand jury, forbids “double jeopardy,” and protects against self-incrimination. It also requires that “due process of law” be part of any proceeding that denies a citizen “life, liberty or property”.

The Fourteenth Amendment states that “all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.”

In countries with developed legal systems, individuals expect that the rights enshrined in their constitutions will be applied to them fairly. This expectation of due process outlines the relationship individuals expect to have with their local, state, and federal governments - specifically, that the rights of the individual will not be violated.

New York State Senate and New York State Assembly are both meeting at New York State Capitol in Albany, NY.

Five Quick Facts About New York State Senate

  1. Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) is the Majority Leader and Temporary President since 2019.

  2. The NY Senate have 63 members.

  3. NY Senate is the Upper House of New York State Legislature.

  4. Thre are currently no term limits, and the members are elected to two-year terms.

  5. Minority Leader since 2020 is Rob Ortt (R).

Five Quick Facts About New York State Assembly

  1. Crystal Peoples-Stokes (D) is the Majority Leader since 2018.

  2. The NY Assembly have 150 seats.

  3. NY Assembly is the Lower House of New York State Legislature.

  4. Assembly members serve two-year terms, and there is currently no term limit.

  5. The Minority Leader is William Barclay (R) since 2020.