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Erica Smitka, LWV New York State executive director, was interviewed by Look TV, to explain Prop 1 on New York’s November ballot, addressing untruths and clarifying what it covers.
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.