Democratic Leaders Tried to Crush Zohran Mamdani. They Should Have Been Taking Notes.

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46. If you are interested in Mamdani's policies towards women's rights as well as other things

you can easily find that information in his own words. Not sure what mentioning he is a Shia Muslim, many of whom are "at least" open to women's rights to varying degrees has to do with Mr. Mamdani. His views are his and easily found.

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Yet after the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022, a wave of politicians have fought tooth and nail to repeal Americans' rights to reproductive healthcare, including in New York. While we may think of New York as a safe haven for abortions, our State Legislature and governor can repeal laws protecting reproductive healthcare. At a moment's notice, New Yorkers' right to receive life-saving healthcare can disappear.

On November 5, New Yorkers have an opportunity to change this reality: voting for Proposition 1. Prop 1 is a constitutional amendment that offers first-of-its-kind protections for reproductive rights, including access to abortion, birth control, and IVF.

Access to sexual and reproductive healthcare should be guaranteed for New Yorkers — not dependent on who is in office. Without Prop 1, New Yorkers may very well face deadly consequences.

A golden opportunity

Formerly known as the New York Equal Rights Amendment, Prop 1 offers us a golden opportunity to guarantee New Yorkers' access to abortion and ensure that broader reproductive rights are permanently enshrined in New York's Bill of Rights.

Unlike current laws, Prop 1 prevents future politicians from rolling back New Yorkers' rights to reproductive healthcare. It also protects clinics state-wide that provide abortion and reproductive healthcare, and stops bad actors looking to block private insurance from covering abortions. Ensuring that no New Yorker faces a tragic death like Miller’s and Thurman’s, Prop 1 prevents the criminalization of miscarriages and stillbirths.

Another major benefit is that Prop 1 closes loopholes in New York's constitution so that New York lawmakers cannot create discriminatory policies. New York’s constitution currently only provides protections based on race, creed, color, and religion — leaving seniors, disabled community members, pregnant New Yorkers, and our LGBTQIA+ neighbors behind. With Prop 1, lawmakers will no longer be able to enact discriminatory laws targeting our neighbors based on who they are, what they look like, who they love, or the healthcare they need.

While it may feel like pro-choice leaders will always be in control in New York, we are not immune to anti-abortion extremism — now and in the future.

And just for the hell of it - here's his stance on trans and gay rights:

What has Zohran Mamdani said about protecting LGBTQ+ New Yorkers?

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Mamdani attended a Trans Community Town Hall with Ceyenne Doroshow in May, where he spoke with several activists about his plans for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers.

"New York City must be a refuge for LGBTQIA+ people, but private institutions in our own city have already started capitulating to Trump's assault on trans rights," the Democratic candidate wrote in an Instagram post. "Meanwhile, the cost of living crisis confronting working class people across the city hits the LGBTQIA+ community particularly hard, with higher rates of unemployment and homelessness than the rest of the city."

Mamdani's campaign promises included: The expansion and protection of gender-affirming care across New York City; the commitment to "strengthen and uphold the rights of queer and trans New Yorkers" through sanctuary protections; and the creation of an "Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs" with the intent to "expand and centralize the services, programs, and support LGBTQIA+ New Yorkers's needs across housing, employment, and more."

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