http://wamc.org en http://wamc.org/post/womens-equality-act-proposal-draws-much-attention <p>One of several proposals in New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s State-of-the-State Speech Wednesday includes a Women’s Equality Act, a ten-point agenda that includes protecting a woman’s freedom of choice by enacting the Reproductive Health Act. And Cuomo made it clear Thursday that he will give the same high-octane effort he gave the legalization of same-sex marriage in 2011 which remains the capstone of his progressive agenda. The Democrat says he's also deciding to disagree with Catholic Archbishop Timothy Dolan, who urged Cuomo not to expand abortion rights.&nbsp;</p><p> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:07:58 +0000 Allison Dunne 55510 at http://wamc.org