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Pro-Life
Feminists

A Rising Movement Redefines Empowerment

In a surprising shift, a growing number of feminists are embracing pro-life positions, challenging long-held assumptions about reproductive rights and redefining what it means to advocate for women. This movement, often referred to as “pro-life feminism,” argues that supporting both women and unborn children aligns with the core principles of equality, empowerment, and justice.

NY’s Immunization Bill

NY’s Immunization Bill:A Dangerous Precedent for Freedom and PrivacyNew York is poised to take an alarming step toward unprecedented government overreach, and the implications for personal freedoms are chilling. A new bill in the state legislature mandates that...

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New York’s Firearm Possession Bill

New York’s Firearm Possession Bill:A Direct Assault on Constitutional RightsIn a bold and alarming move, New York lawmakers have introduced a bill that could strip millions of young adults of their constitutional right to bear arms. Assembly Bill 346 seeks to make it...

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New York’s Felony Murder Laws

A Bill That Could Redefine Justice:The Case Against Changing New York’s Felony Murder LawsIn a world where the line between right and wrong often seems murky, New York’s Assembly is considering a new law that could dramatically shift how the state handles felony...

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The Risks in NYC Municipal ID (IDNYC) Banking Bill

Important issues How did your state legislator vote?Critics Warn of Risks in New York City Municipal ID (IDNYC) Banking Bill A controversial bill requiring New York banks to accept the New York City Municipal ID (IDNYC) as valid identification for opening accounts is...

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A deep dive on ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION

A deep dive on ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION

excerpt from www.usa-advisory.comRestore America an in-depth look at ILLEGAL IMMIGRATIONwritten by Lt Col John F Vallone, USAF retNOTE: While illegal immigration has been a long-standing problem for the United States, the significance of that problem has become a critical issue within the past few...

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Shameful Remark

Shameful Quote In June 2024, during a debate on horseshoe crabs, Assemblywoman Jaime Williams made an unexpected and striking comment: “Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rarely ever get up to speak.” With these words, the Democrat from Brooklyn, in office since 2016,...

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Unopposed Legislative Seats

UnopposedLegislative Seats: A Silent Threat to New York’s Democracy In the bustling political landscape of New York State, the glaring absence of competition in many legislative races is a troubling sign. With over 40% of New York State Assembly and Senate districts...

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Are you a woman who has considered running for office? 

Are you a woman who has considered running for office?Do you wonder what it would take to succeed? Story by: L Burghardt Claudia Tenney may be someone to seek advice from. She has experienced the ups, downs, redistricting, and the anxiety of uncertainty. Even the ugly...

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Felons Serving on Juries is a Threat to Public Safety

New York’sDangerous Proposal:Felons Serving on Juries is a Threat to Public SafetyA new bill in New York State could put public safety at risk by allowing convicted felons to serve on juries. The so-called “Jury of Our Peers Act” would grant individuals convicted of...

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Important issues

The History of New York’s Equal Rights Amendment

The History of New York’s Equal Rights Amendment

ERA Explainer Series: The History of New York’sEqual Rights Amendment By: Dr. Daniel N. Clay, J.D., LL.M., M.S.C.J.S., J.S.D.Legal Scholar, Educator, Author, and Advisorhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/danielnclay/New York State’s Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) marks a...

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Be Present,
Be Accountable:
Lead by Example

Attendance equals accountability. And yet we find that some in the Senate and Assembly are being excused at a rate not heard of in the private sector. According to the records we tallied the below Assembly members top those with the highest “excused rates” last year. Informed NY will be highlighting the Senate in our next issue as well as continuing to monitor attendance because lawmakers must be in attendance to effectively fulfill their duties to actively advocate for their districts.

  • Daniel O’Donnell – Democrat 24%
  • Nikki Lucas – Democrat 21%
  • Inez Dickens – Democrat 17%
  • Andrew Hevesi – Democrat 15%
  • Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
    Democrat 14%
  • Chantel Jackson – Democrat 12%
  • Ron Kim – Democrat 11%
  • Amanda Septimo – Democrat 11%
  • Helene Weinstein – Democrat 9%
  • Emily Gallagher – Democrat 8%

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