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Zephyr Teachout on Abortion
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Abortion rights are part of women's equality
Zephyr Teachout argued that the State Legislature's failure to pass the "uncontroversial" Women's Equality Act comes down to abortion. While passing the Women's Equality Act would better protect New York's women by strengthening state laws against sexual
harassment, domestic violence and salary discrimination, Teachout said, the 10th point in its 10-point plan: bringing state abortion rights in line with the federal standard of Roe v. Wade, has paralyzed the State Senate. Conservative
Republicans and rogue Democrats in the ruling Senate coalition are blocking its passage, she said.This failure is a betrayal of both New York State and New York women, said Teachout. When New York State legalized abortion in 1970,
three years before Roe v Wade, it paved the way for a national right to abortion, she said. New York's historic role as a women's rights stalwart has made it a haven for women from states where their reproductive rights are under assault, Teachout said.
Source: Bay Ridge Journal on 2014 New York gubernatorial race
, Aug 9, 2014
Supports public funding for abortion services.
Teachout supports the CC survey question on Planned Parenthood
The Christian Coalition Voter Guide inferred whether candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'Public Funding of Abortions (Such as Govt. Health Benefits and Planned Parenthood)'
The Christian Coalition notes, "You can help make sure that voters have the facts BEFORE they cast their votes. We have surveyed candidates in the most competitive congressional races on the issues that are important to conservatives."
Source: Christian Coalition Survey 16_CC1a on Nov 8, 2016
Opposes parental notification for abortions by minors.
Teachout opposes the CC survey question on parental notification
The Christian Coalition Voter Guide inferred whether candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'Parental Notification for Abortions by Minors'
The Christian Coalition notes, "You can help make sure that voters have the facts BEFORE they cast their votes. We have surveyed candidates in the most competitive congressional races on the issues that are important to conservatives."
Source: Christian Coalition Survey 16_CC1b on Nov 8, 2016
Endorsed Endorsed by EMILY's list for pro-choice Democratic women.
Teachout is endorsed by Congressional endorsement list
EMILY's List is dedicated to electing pro-choice Democratic women to office:- EMILY's List looks for viable political opportunities and recruits strong pro-choice Democratic women candidates to run.
- We tell our community of members about these women, and ask them to give directly to the campaigns.
- We provide extensive training for candidates and staff so they can make the most of limited resources.
- We conduct in-depth, ongoing research into the minds and moods of women voters, a critical bloc for Democrats.
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Finally, our WOMEN VOTE! project reaches out to women voters to go to the polls and cast their ballots for progressive Democrats--because When Women Vote, Women Win!
- EMILY's List's motto is "win today and build for tomorrow."
Our immediate focus is to protect our gains from 2008 and make sure President Obama has strong Democratic majorities in Congress. Its name? EMILY's List--an acronym for "Early Money Is Like Yeast" (because it makes the dough--campaign funds--rise).
Source: 2010 Congressional endorsement list 2010-EML on Sep 1, 2010
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