We must protect reproductive rights now

Help secure reproductive freedom in NY [ACLU of New York](aa?q=4_4C2Ay~amp;g=qufvquXpYdigtlkCz~257xjjdfo.Zrj~amp;o=i~amp;0=) [Facebook](aa?q=4_4C2Ay~amp;g=qufvquXpYdigtlkCz~257xjjdfo.Zrj~amp;o=p~amp;0=) [Twitter](aa?q=4_4C2Ay~amp;g=qufvquXpYdigtlkCz~257xjjdfo.Zrj~amp;o=o~amp;0=) aa?q=4_4C2Ay~amp;g=qufvquXpYdigtlkCz~257xjjdfo.Zrj~amp;o=j~amp;0= Tell state Leaders: Act now to pass the Women's Agenda [TAKE ACTION](aa?q=4_4C2Ay~amp;g=qufvquXpYdigtlkCz~257xjjdfo.Zrj~amp;o=l~amp;0=) Share this: [Facebook share sidebox](aa?q=4_4C2Ay~amp;g=qufvquXpYdigtlkCz~257xjjdfo.Zrj~amp;o=g~amp;0=) [Twitter share sidebox](aa?q=4_4C2Ay~amp;g=qufvquXpYdigtlkCz~257xjjdfo.Zrj~amp;o=h~amp;0=) [Email share](aaJF9CNWt?q=4_4C2Ay~amp;g=qufvquXpYdigtlkCz~257xjjdfo.Zrj~amp;i=qufvquXpYdigtlkCz~257xjjdfo.Zrj~amp;o=864~amp;0=~amp;o=~23) If you forward, the links will open to a page with your personal information. Dear {NAME}, The Trump administration has put abortion access in its crosshairs, tried to rollback contraceptive coverage and waged an all-out war on women. New York must be a leader in fighting against this onslaught. We have a unique opportunity to make sure women’s reproductive rights are front-and-center in Albany. This year’s state budget should include a Women’s Agenda that would make big strides toward reproductive freedom in New York. TAKE ACTION: [The budget will be hammered out in the next few days. Tell state leaders they can’t trade away women’s rights at the negotiating table](aa?q=4_4C2Ay~amp;g=qufvquXpYdigtlkCz~257xjjdfo.Zrj~amp;o=m~amp;0=). Five provisions of a strong Women’s Agenda would advance access to reproductive health care: Decriminalize abortion: The budget should fully repeal abortion from the state’s penal code, and move it to the public health law. Abortion isn’t a crime and our laws shouldn’t treat it like one. Secure contraception insurance coverage: The Comprehensive Contraception Coverage Act should be in the final budget. It would make birth control, a critical tool for women to gain economic and social independence, accessible and affordable. Create a maternal mortality review board: Black women in New York are nearly four times more likely to die during pregnancy and childbirth than white women. This board is a first step toward eliminating wide disparities in maternal health care and lowering maternal mortality for all women. Improve comprehensive sex education: New York does not have standards to teach comprehensive sex education. This is a critical tool to reduce sexual assault and harassment as well as improve the well-being and education outcomes of students. Comprehensive sex-ed should be required for all students in our state. Ensure reproductive health care funding: By fully funding the state’s Family Planning Grant, the state will guarantee that cost is never a barrier to primary and preventive reproductive health care. New York must be a safe haven from the relentless attacks on women coming from Washington. [Tell state leaders they must act now to pass the Women’s Agenda](aa?q=4_4C2Ay~amp;g=qufvquXpYdigtlkCz~257xjjdfo.Zrj~amp;o=k~amp;0=). Thank you for standing up for women’s rights. [Donna Lieberman] Donna Lieberman Executive Director [New York Civil Liberties Union](aa?q=4_4C2Ay~amp;g=qufvquXpYdigtlkCz~257xjjdfo.Zrj~amp;o=n~amp;0=) [Defend liberty, equality & justice. Become a member »]( If you forward, the links will open to a page with your personal information. © New York Civil Liberties Union • 125 Broad Street • New York, NY 10004 This email was sent to: {EMAIL} [Privacy Statement]( | [Unsubscribe](