April 30th, 2013

Noam Bramson vs. Rob Astorino – The Facts

The lines have been drawn for this November’s elections and everything is at stake. Every seat in Westchester County government is up for grabs — including that of the County Executive. One can honestly say that November will determine the fate of 
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April 4th, 2013

300 Bills working to ban abortion & we’re talking zumba… Why?

There are 300 bills out there, across the country, that would ban or severely limit access to abortion at a state level, and North Dakota’s Governor just signed into law a ban on all abortions as early as six weeks.
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March 25th, 2013

What Zumba can teach us about healthy choices & reproductive rights

How many times have you been part of the handwringing conversation lamenting the lack of involvement in the fight for reproductive rights by a particular group of people –  the “why don’t _____ care” conversation? (Fill in the blank with whomever you
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January 23rd, 2013

January 22nd – A Day to Say Thank You

Forty years ago today, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision, Roe v. Wade. That decision declared that women have the constitutional right to have an abortion. This single court decision has saved the lives of many, many
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December 28th, 2012

2013 – What Lies Ahead

Wow, what a year 2012 has been. On the one hand, we had pro-choice victories across the country and in New York, with women’s rights candidates winning big. More women will serve in the US Senate in 2013 than ever
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December 14th, 2012

Westchester County Board Passes Paul Ryan’s Budget

Westchester County Board Passes Paul Ryan’s Budget –Line items may be different but the effect is the same— Protect the top 2% while trampling on the middle class and working poor, with a bull’s eye being placed squarely on the
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November 7th, 2012

You Did It! We Did It!

Last night was a great night for Choice! Choice Matters had one heck of a great night. With only two exceptions, every single one of our endorsed candidates won! Our bright yellow pro-choice voting guide, the WCLA PAC get-out-the-vote calls,
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October 22nd, 2012

George Latimer vs. Bob Cohen – The Facts

David vs. Goliath George Latimer vs. Bob Cohen – The Facts – George Latimer (D, WF) and Bob Cohen (R, C, I) are running for the open seat being vacated by retiring pro-choice Senator Suzie Oppenheimer. Choice Matters’ endorsements are
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October 9th, 2012

Anti-Choice Castelli Puts Religion above Women’s Health

Every year Choice Matters sends all candidates a questionnaire to establish her/his position on women’s reproductive rights. This year Robert Castelli–the assemblyman for the 93rd district—used the New York State Catholic Conference’s language on his questionnaire to argue against the
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September 19th, 2012

Choice Matters 2012 Endorsements Are….

2012 Endorsements (As of September 14, 2012, WCLA – Choice Matters has announced the following endorsements for the 2012 election cycle.) Endorsed Candidates Appear in BOLD . U.S. PRESIDENT/VICE PRESIDENT ►BARACK OBAMA/JOE BIDEN  Mitt Romney/Paul Ryan (anti-choice) Gary Johnson/James P.
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