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 people who rely on them. All 8 IDC members voted  … Read more

BECAUSE OF YOUR PHONE CALLS, All of the IDC members are now co-sponsors of the Reproductive Health Act. (All because of You!) BUT they are still blocking Us!  THE IDC MEMBERS insist on governing with the Party of Trump, the Republican Party. NOT UNTIL they return to the Democratic Caucus (the one to which their constituents elected them & the  … Read more

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 spend our money with businesses that do not support –  … Read more

This time we are living in is much like a game of Three Card Monty. It is easy to be distracted. While we focus our attention on Trump, we are taking our eyes off of Albany. Right now, 8 rogue Democrats who are more concerned with personal power than party and principle, have aligned themselves with  … Read more

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 have a safe, legal abortion. In Chicago, there was J.A.N.E.,  … Read more

This candidate wants to force his religion on you! This man – Terrence Murphy – masquerades as an advocate of reason, but, in reality, he is a danger to women everywhere. He subscribes to the servitude of women and opposes their independence, healthcare, education & the right to work. If a woman is pregnant because of a rape,  … Read more

The NYS Senate can go Pro-Choice with Latimer & Boak! Senator George Latimer (SD 37) is 100% pro-choice and an advocate for legislation that ensures access to vital services for women. He supports the Reproductive Health Act, and believes New York women deserve 21st century healthcare. In sharp contrast, his opponent does not. She refuses to  … Read more

There is a Democratic Primary in New York State Senate District #40. The winner of the Primary will take on the right-wing anti-choice incumbent. THE DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY is on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH. NEW YORK STATE SENATE DISTRICT #40 includes the City of Peekskill, the Towns of Cortlandt, Lewisboro, Mount Pleasant, New Castle, North Salem, Pound  … Read more

 The Special Election is THIS TUESDAY, August 9th, to elect the Westchester County Board of Legislator for the 14th District, representing South East Yonkers and Mount Vernon.    This election can help turn the Westchester legislature back into a pro-woman, pro-family, pro-safe-access-to-women’s-healthcare county government. Come Out & Vote for Pro-Choice Christine Peters.   WHY HOLD AN  … Read more

WCLA PAC committed to electing Pro-Choice Todd Kaminsky & it paid off BIG! WCLA PAC is taking back the New York State Senate from anti-choice officials of all parties – One Seat at a Time – and we started with NYS Senate District #9 in Nassau County.  In a very tight race, decided by just 780  … Read more