Before Roe v. Wade, New York City was a haven for women from across the country. Decades later, a new generation of advocates has vowed that it will remain so. Source: New York Times
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New York Fights Back on Guns and Abortion After Supreme Court Rulings
By Gotham Rex on July 1, 2022
Lawmakers passed measures that would prohibit concealed weapons in a number of public places. It is also poised to move forward on a bill to protect abortion rights. Source: New York Times
New York Moves to Enshrine Abortion Rights in State Constitution
By Gotham Rex on July 1, 2022
The Equal Rights Amendment prohibits discrimination against anyone based on race, ethnicity, national origin, disability or sex — specifically sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and pregnancy. Source: New York Times
How Zeldin’s Anti-Abortion Stance May Affect the N.Y. Governor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on June 30, 2022
Representative Lee Zeldin, the Republican nominee for governor, said the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade was a victory for family, life and the Constitution. Source: New York Times
The Lightning Rod Issue That Looms Over the Governor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on June 30, 2022
Lee Zeldin, the Republican candidate, is anti-abortion, while Gov. Kathy Hochul is a strong backer of abortion rights. Source: New York Times
A.O.C. Wants Justices Impeached for ‘Lying Under Oath’ on Roe Views
By Gotham Rex on June 27, 2022
The representative called for a House investigation into whether the justices, Neil Gorsuch and Brett M. Kavanaugh, were dishonest when discussing Roe v. Wade during confirmation hearings. Source: New York Times
Abortion Ruling Casts Shadow on Pride Festivities
By Gotham Rex on June 27, 2022
The annual Pride parade returned to the streets of Manhattan, but this year the mood was one of protest. Source: New York Times
Pride March in New York Infused With New Sense of Urgency
By Gotham Rex on June 26, 2022
The annual parade included joyous celebration, but the Supreme Court’s abortion ruling and the threat to gay rights cast an undeniable shadow. Source: New York Times
Rudy Giuliani Struck While Campaigning on Staten Island
By Gotham Rex on June 26, 2022
Mr. Giuliani, who was campaigning for his son, Andrew, a Republican candidate for governor, said a man who hit him in the back said, “You’re going to kill women.” Source: New York Times
Under Court’s Shadow, N.Y. Governor Candidates Lob Final Pitches
By Gotham Rex on June 26, 2022
Rulings on abortion and guns shape the final weekend of campaigning before Tuesday’s primary. Source: New York Times
Thousands Protest in NYC After Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade
By Gotham Rex on June 25, 2022
Demonstrators in Union Square and Washington Square Park voiced their frustrations and fears about the Supreme Court decision. Source: New York Times
Crisis Pregnancy Centers Outnumber Abortion Clinics in NYC
By Gotham Rex on June 25, 2022
Crisis pregnancy centers, which encourage women to give birth, prepare for a post-Roe world in a state that is considered a bastion of abortion rights. Source: New York Times
Thousands Gather in N.Y.C. to Protest After Supreme Court Overturned Roe v. Wade
By Gotham Rex on June 24, 2022
Demonstrators at Union Square and Washington Square Park voiced their frustrations and fears about the Supreme Court decision. Source: New York Times
Kathy Hochul Says New York Will Remain an Abortion ‘Safe Harbor’
By Gotham Rex on June 24, 2022
Gov. Kathy Hochul declared New York a “safe harbor” for those seeking abortions as advocates and lawmakers in the state moved to respond to the Supreme Court ruling. Source: New York Times
New York Lawmakers Move to Counter Rightward Shift Elsewhere
By Gotham Rex on June 3, 2022
The Democrats who control the State Legislature voted to restrict gun use, bolster voting rights, protect abortion service providers and aid public housing. Source: New York Times