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New York State’s Proposition 1 Sparks Debate Over Parents’ Rights

Supporters say it would protect vulnerable groups from discrimination, while opponents say it could deny parents any say in decisions to protect their children.
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New York State’s Proposition 1 Sparks Debate Over Parents’ Rights
A voting station is seen at the Bronx County Supreme Court House as voters head to the polls for the Democrat primary in New York City on June 25, 2024. Spencer Platt/Getty Images
Michael Washburn
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NEW YORK CITY—Proposition 1, a ballot measure that will broadly expand antidiscrimination law in New York state, has sparked controversy and a backlash among some people concerned with the rights of parents.

If passed, the proposal will amend Section 11 of the New York Constitution, which currently prohibits treating people unequally based on race, skin color, religion, or creed.

Michael Washburn
Michael Washburn
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Michael Washburn is a New York-based reporter who covers U.S. and China-related topics for The Epoch Times. He has a background in legal and financial journalism, and also writes about arts and culture. Additionally, he is the host of the weekly podcast Reading the Globe. His books include “The Uprooted and Other Stories,” “When We're Grownups,” and “Stranger, Stranger.”
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