Issue Position: Women's Rights

Issue Position

While significant strides have been made since women gained the right to vote in 1920, they often remain disadvantaged in society and workplace. That's why James has fought to level the playing field and ensure that women are treated and respected equally under the law.

At a time when many women continue to be forced out of the workplace -- often permanently -- due to motherhood, James championed a nation-leading paid family leave law that ensures women never have to choose between taking care of a newborn and paying the bills. He's also helped pass legislation that requires equal pay for equal work so women don't earn less for doing the same job as their male counterparts.

James also believes medical decisions ought to be made between a woman and her doctor, which is why he helped pass legislation that codifies Roe vs. Wade into New York State law. He also successfully championed the Comprehensive Contraception Coverage Act that requires all insurance companies cover the cost of contraception in their health plans.

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