The 8 IDC = LIARS

The IDC* Mantra: When all else fails, LIE (Sounds like Trump, doesn't it?) Clearly Choice Matters' expose of the IDC's anti-choice actions as well as their tactics of obstruction of all progressive legislation is taking its toll. They just sent out a mailing  implying that…

Schneiderman Respects Reproductive Rights!

by Ruth Colburn On June 20th, in a much-welcomed victory, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman introduced a lawsuit to “protect women from abuse and intimidation outside of a reproductive health clinic in Queens.” If successful, it would create a cushioning of 16 feet outside…

IDC Members Vote “NO” to Planned Parenthood Funding

On April 4, 2017, NYS Senator Persaud introduced an amendment to the NYS budget that proposed emergency funding for Planned Parenthood if and when the federal government cut funding to the organization. In her comments, Senator Persaud detailed the need for the services and the…

Buy This, Not That!

Round #1: Retail By Liza Lederer One of the most challenging aspects of resisting oppressive regimes is working to ensure that your dollars aren’t fueling the powers you’re trying to resist.   In a capitalist country, where the dollar often speaks loudest, it’s imperative that we…

3 IDC Members Refuse to Co-Sponsor Reproductive Health Act

Tell them: You can't have it both ways! NYS Senators & IDC leading members Klein, Savino & Carlucci to be pro-choice BUT refuse to sign on as co-sponsors of the Reproductive Health Act*. Just like you can't be "a little bit pregnant", you can't be…

20-Week Abortion Bans

By Estella Johnson The 20-week abortion ban is targeted at older women who are more likely to have pregnancies complicated by fetal anomalies. Women who have an amniocentesis to determine the health of the fetus would no longer be able to use the results as…

6-Week Abortion Bans

By Estella Johnson In 2013, the North Dakota State Senate approved a bill that would ban abortions if a fetal heartbeat can be detected- something that usually occurs around six weeks into a pregnancy.  This law in theory would ban almost all abortions. Many women…