This proposal amends Article 1, Section 11 of the New York Constitution. Section 11 now protects against unequal treatment based on race, color, creed, and religion.
All New Yorkers deserve to have our fundamental rights and freedoms protected, including our right to abortion. And no New Yorker should be discriminated against because of who they are. https://nyequalrights.org/
Erica Smitka, who has served as our Deputy Director for the past several years, is our new Executive Director! The LWVNYS Board has reached this decision after an exhaustive three-month search.
LWVUS kicked off #LVWCon24 with a powerful discussion about why the Electoral College has existed for so long and how we will dismantle this system and build a democracy powered by the people, for the people, ALL the people. #OnePersonOneVote
Fighting for pro-voter laws is an essential part of defending our democracy. With voter suppression efforts on the rise, lawyers at organizations like the League are working across all 50 states to protect our rights and ensure all voters have equal access to the ballot. Blog by Celina Stewart 6/4/24
