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.
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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...
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...
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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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
GA HB 106 – National Guard renaming?
HB 106 is legislation to replace the term “National Guard “with the term “organized militia law...
Florida State Bill – Did you win the Lottery?
Wouldn’t it be nice to say you won the jackpot! But then again if you did say it, how many people...
Vermont Should necessities be taxed?
Anyone who has taken 12th grade economics knows that there is a difference between wants and...
Vermont H714 Blight Fight
Urban blight such as the existence of deteriorating, substandard, vacant of abandoned properties...
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