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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
President Trump’s Strategy to Strengthen New York
Defunding Sanctuary Jurisdictions: President Trump’s Strategy to Strengthen New York President Donald Trump’s recent push to defund sanctuary jurisdictions is a decisive move that could reshape New York State’s financial and public safety landscape. By ordering a...
NATURAL GAS DEVELOPMENT
NATURAL GAS DEVELOPMENT IN NYS OR NOT! By: John M Kunzman, Sr., Broome County, New YorkI’d like to preface this article by stating that I got involved over a decade ago in the natural gas exploration discussion as a leader of a coalition of landowners that had...
Trump’s Federal EV Rollbacks
Trump’s Federal EV Rollbacks: What Could It Mean for New York State?President Donald Trump’s recent decision to roll back federal electric vehicle (EV) mandates has reignited debates over federal versus state authority. For states like New York, which have pursued...
Deportation Policies for New York State
Potential Benefits of Enhanced Deportation Policies for New York StateAccording to NY Daily NewsPresident Donald Trump's recent initiatives to intensify the deportation of undocumented immigrants may offer significant advantages for New York State, particularly in...
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,...
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...
Important issues
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...
Will this bill allow illegals to vote in NYS?
Important issues How did your state legislator vote?Will this bill allow illegals to vote in NYS?...
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...
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%
Out-of-state bills to consider
NJ Bill on Voter Identification
A New Jersey Bill that we may want to introduce Voter Identifications Every election year there...
PA: 6-3 Supreme Court decision to remove any restrictions on gun control
Philadelphia falls into line with the 2nd Amendment As predicted, the recent 6-3 Supreme Court...
Should These Out-of-State Bills be Considered in New York?
Should These Out-of-State Bills be Considered in NY?NORTH CAROLINA NC BILL 13 If you are involved...
Pa HB135: Is it possible for someone to pose no threat to another?
The natural condition of mankind, according to Hobbes, is a state of war in which life is...
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