New York June 23, 2024 - The National Organization for Women-NYC has endorsed Micah Lasher(D-69 UWS), Larinda Hooks (D-35 Queens) and Stefani Zinerman (D-56 Brooklyn) in the Democratic primary.
In contested NYC Assembly races Incumbents Alex Bores (D-73 UES), Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas (D-34 Queens), Emily Gallagher (D-50 Brooklyn) support striking laws against selling, buying and promoting prostitution and brothel owning. Eli Northrup (D-69 UWS) and Jordan Wright (D-70 Harlem) are first-time candidates who support decriminalization of the sex trade.
The latest attempt to restrict access to Mifepristone, one of two drugs used for medication abortion, has been squashed by the Supreme Court in a unanimous decision. The court determined that the doctors who brought this case did not have legal standing or connection to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to challenge the drug’s approval. Medication abortion accounts for over 60% of abortions in the U.S. This ruling is a victory for women’s reproductive rights, but there are greater challenges to come.
Nov 5 for the first time ever voters will get to vote on a ballot initiative that brings equal rights to women in NY. The ERA amendment to the state constitution includes many fundamental rights including reproductive freedom. It will be a historic vote. Mark your calendars!