The article emphasizes the crucial role local governments play when the federal government neglects its duty to protect citizens' rights, particularly in sexual and reproductive health. Amid increasing restrictions on these rights across the U.S., local leaders in cities like New York are called to take a stand. The article argues for investments in health care infrastructure, ensuring accessibility and safety for all individuals, regardless of income or immigration status. Emphasizing the importance of reproductive justice, it advocates for holistic community support to uphold bodily autonomy and health care access.
When the federal government fails to protect and empower its people, local governments can be a source of resilience, courage, and hope.
Sexual and reproductive health care is not a luxury or a fringe concern; it is infrastructure for people to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.
Reproductive freedom is a hollow promise without access to sexual and reproductive health care.
New York City must ensure that right is real...making care available to everyone, regardless of income, immigration status, or zip code.
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