By Estella Johnson This group of articles, in the bulleted posts below, discusses one of the most blatant attacks on a woman’s right to choose: the six-week ban, also known as the heartbeat bill. These bills—which several states have tried to establish as law in…
Governor Cuomo has proposed a New York State constitutional amendment codifying Roe v. Wade in State law. That sounds great. But here’s the problem: this process would take four years at the very least. (And that’s only if we get rid of the IDC!) Why? Because passing a constitutional amendment…
Today marks the 44th anniversary of the U.S Supreme Court decision, Roe v. Wade, which recognized that women have a constitutional right to have control over their own bodies. Before Roe was decided on January 22, 1973, women fought for years for the right to…
On January 21st, New York will proudly join the international community to march in support of Choice Matters' values. We will be there defending women's reproductive rights, and calling on our NYS Governor, Senate and Assembly to make New York a Reproductive Rights Sanctuary State. Reproductive justice…
As we enter 2017, we must demand that Governor Cuomo STAND with the women of New York State. Governor Cuomo used his powers: 1. to pass the Marriage Equality Act; 2. to pass Sensible Gun Legislation, and 3. to pass Anti-Fracking Legislation. Governor Cuomo must use those…
We can make New York State a Reproductive Rights Sanctuary - But Not Without Your Help! We Know Donald Trump intends to overturn Roe v. Wade. He confirmed that again on 60 Minutes, when he promised to appoint only “pro-life†(sic) judges to the U.S.…
We are devastated to share the news that Polly Rothstein, founder of WCLA and pro-choice pioneer, has passed away. In 1970, three years before Roe v. Wade, New York State legalized abortion. Two years later, the New York State legislature moved to rescind the recently passed…
In the aftermath of the election, the whole world is trying to figure out what Donald Trump really stands for. His supporters are attempting to gaslight the public and pretend that he did not make outrageous promises to jail his opponents, build a wall, deport 11…
Dear Friends, There is no other way to say it - the outcome of yesterday’s elections is devastating for all of us, the adverse impact unfathomable. Whatever your focus is - reproductive rights, education, federal parklands or voter rights, we have all been left gasping…
