A rally in support of Hector LaSalle for Chief Judge (photo: Don Pollard/Governor's Office)

January 24, 2023 - Max Politics Podcast: Roberto Ramírez on Hector LaSalle's Nomination to Become Chief Judge and Latino Representation in New York

Roberto Ramírez — a founding partner and political strategist at The MirRam Group, a former Assemblymember, Bronx Democratic Party leader, and advisor on Freddy Ferrer's mayoral campaigns — joined the show to discuss Hector LaSalle's nomination to be the next Chief Judge of New York, Latino representation at the highest levels of

The Court of Appeals (photo: Governor's Office)

January 23, 2023 - Max Politics Podcast: The Chief Judge Fight for 'The Court New York Deserves,' with Peter Martin

Peter F. Martin, a lead organizer with The Court New York Deserves coalition, joined the show to discuss the push for a progressive next Chief Judge of New York, the Hector LaSalle confirmation battle, and what comes next.

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Justice Hector LaSalle (photo: NYSBA)

The New York State Senate’s Wednesday rejection of Justice Hector LaSalle’s nomination for Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals, the state’s highest court, is yet another example of how Latinos continuously get shafted. We can no longer say such dismissal is the fault of conservatives rather than progressives: lack of advancement for Latinos has truly become a nonpartisan affair. The shafting is equal opportunity, with Latinos consistently on the receiving end.

Like Governor Hochul’s last major nominations—first the selection of

State Senator Jessica Ramos (photo: NYS Senate Media Services)

January 19, 2023 - Max Politics Podcast: State Senator Jessica Ramos on Hector LaSalle, the Minimum Wage, & More

State Senator Jessica Ramos - a Queens Democrat, labor committee chair, and member of the judiciary committee - joined the show to discuss her vote against confirming Hector LaSalle to be the next Chief Judge, her efforts to increase the minimum wage, and more.

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