Gender and Sexuality in NY Politics

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In recent years, several new policies, political figures, and organizing efforts focused on women and LGBTQ communities have sprouted across New York. While New York City failed to elect its first female Mayor in 2021, it did elect a majority-women City Council. Governor Cuomo resigned in disgrace, elevating his Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul to the state?s highest post. What difference, if any, has this representation made? The state repealed a ?walking while trans? ban that advocates argued led to discrimination against the LGBTQ community. How did they win this fight, and what has happened since? What are communities and organizers fighting for now? This class will look at these questions and more to understand the roles women and LGBTQ New Yorkers currently hold in our political landscape. It will evaluate how mainstream issues like housing, environmental justice, and labor affect women and queer people, and will dive into the policy issues specific to these communities.