As we write this statement, 38 women have come forward and accused Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment and assault. As this story unfolds, we are reminded of the pervasiveness of sexual harassment and assault across nearly every industry, be it Hollywood, tech, advertising, finance, or education, and that for every person who is … Continued
Endorsement // Policy // Healthcare Taskforce // MYD // Policy
Healthcare in New York State is expensive and inequitable, and access to care is lacking. Deductibles and copays are continuing to rise, while real wages for the average family have remained stagnant for decades. In 2013, the average premium for an employer-provided family plan in New York State was approximately $17,530, more than twice as … Continued
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The Manhattan Young Democrats emphatically endorse the new Home Stability Support (HSS) proposal put forward by Assemblymember Andrew Hevesi (D-Forest Hills). We strongly urge Governor Andrew Cuomo and the NY State Senate to include this proposal in their FY 2017 State Budget. For further details, please see our Official Press Release, copied below. This endorsement is … Continued
Members of the Manhattan Young Democrats’ Gender Equity Taskforce urge you to support S2796 and S3668, the Reproductive Health Ace and the Comprehensive Contraception Coverage Act. These bills protect women’s health in the State of New York, by codifying Roe v. Wade protections in state law and extending Affordable Care Act contraception benefits respectively, but … Continued
The United States is a nation of immigrants. This history stands in stark contrast to the recently rehashed executive order from our new administration. The Manhattan Young Democrats strongly condemn the assault being laden on both the Muslim and immigrant community, and pledge our resistance to this action and our full support to those affected. … Continued
Last year’s election season demonstrated, beyond a doubt, that New York’s voting laws are in need of an overhaul. That is why MYD is proud to support the voting reforms put forth by Governor Andrew Cuomo this weekend, in the lead-up to his State of the State address. His proposal is not enough, however. There … Continued
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What is the “Right to Counsel” and why do we support it? Members of the Manhattan Young Democrats’ Affordable Living Taskforce urge you to support Intro 214 – The Right to Counsel. This proposed New York City Council bill would ensure low-income New York tenants, who are subject to eviction, ejectment, or foreclosure proceedings, receive … Continued
We all watched in horror last week as Alton Sterling, Philando Castile and 5 Dallas police officers lost their lives. These incidents have become an all too familiar part of American, and particularly African American, life in the last few years. They are a symptom of a system where underlying prejudices are far too easily … Continued
All of us have been touched in some way by the events of this weekend in Orlando, some much more than others. Unfortunately, tragedies like this more and more seem to simply result in the same hollow platitudes. But that will not happen this year. Stand with the Manhattan Young Democrats this election season as we continue to … Continued
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The Manhattan Young Democrats stand with the President in his call that all schools treat their students with respect, consistent with their gender identity. We are proud that New York State is not following the lead of the states that have filed a lawsuit objecting this directive. For further information, please see our official statement, … Continued