SUMMER 2019 The Pro-Life Feminist FCLNY's News, Events, & Views

FCLNY SUNDAY SALONS! People LOVE them! The world NEEDS them! Sunday Salons are informal gatherings of individuals or groups of two or more, with opposing viewpoints on political, social or economic issues. These discussions can occur at our FCLNY offices, in individual homes or in a public place. They can be private or open to the public. Topics of discussion include, feminism, war-military policy, abortion, human trafficking, poverty, pay equity, race and gender discrimination and environmental justice. Sunday Salons are not debates. They are designed to encourage mutual respect and understanding of opposing positions and perspectives. If you or anyone you know may be interested in participating, please contact [email protected] or call our offices at 585.730.7808.

FCLNY is on the move and growing! Thank you to our Regional Directors and Supporters in Regions 5 (Spring Valley) and 6 (New York City) for organizing and hosting several important recent events and meetings!

FCLNY HEADS TO COLLEGE FCLNY travels to Dartmouth College in the Fall to speak on Pro-life Feminism and the link between Sex Trafficking and Coerced Abortion. Thank you for the invite- President of Dartmouth Students For Life! Date and Time TBA.

FCLNY speaks on WeDignify with host Morgan Korth! Listen to Morgan and our Executive Director discuss female poverty and the root causes of abortion and how abortion and poverty intricately relate. Podcast to air in the Fall, Date and Time TBA.

FCLNY is excited to conduct outreach at Daemen College , Buffalo, on September 19th ! If you are interested in participating, send us an email, [email protected] Please contact FCLNY for copies of our latest brochure! This booklet is packed with all the information you need to promote pro-life feminism and the consistent life ethic. Designed by Cecelia Hayes, our VP and Social Media Director, as well as FCLNY’s 1st annual recipient of the Voice For Justice Award! Thank you Cecelia for all that you do!

FCLNY & Feminists For Non-Violent Choices have worked together over the last several months to create a phone app. and brochure, titled, A Women’s Guide to Healthcare in NY . This resource, among other things, builds upon the Grassroots Planned Parenthood Defunding Campaign developed by the incredible Rachel MacNair , with the Consistent Life Network . Stay tuned for more details and launch date!

SYMPOSIUM ON CONTEMPORARY FEMINISM AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

Save the Date! It’s happening! In conjunction with Women’s History Month and the centennial celebration of the 19th Amendment , Feminists Choosing Life of New York is hosting a Symposium on Contemporary Feminism at Columbia University on Saturday, March 28, 2020. The Symposium will be a day-long event wherein pro-life and pro-choice feminist scholars will engage in discussions on some of the most contentious and cutting edge issues concerning abortion. Please plan to attend and invite pro-choice colleagues, friends and family. We are looking for balanced audience attendance and participation. Questions? [email protected]

THE CHILD-PARENT SECURITY ACT COMMERCIAL SURROGACY BILL Commercial surrogacy bill, The Child-Parent Security Act, stalled in the Assembly at the close of the 2019 NYS Legislative Session! FCLNY board members Kelly Vincent-Brunacini and Abigail Hyland spoke out loud and clear against its passage. Please see their published pieces in the Albany Times Union: Sides Agree On Denouncing Commercial Surrogacy , https://www.timesunion.com/opinion/article/Viewpoint-Sides-agree-on-denouncing-commercial-13743048.php ,  On Legalized Surrogacy: Just Follow The Money , https://www.timesunion.com/opinion/article/Letter-On-legalized-surrogacy-just-follow-the-13838086.php