• EP 2 - Trailblazing Politics and Policy: Senator Liz Krueger's Advocacy Journey

  • Oct 29 2024
  • Length: 36 mins
  • Podcast

EP 2 - Trailblazing Politics and Policy: Senator Liz Krueger's Advocacy Journey

  • Summary

  • In this episode of 'Exploring Women in Politics,' host Lena Yan interviews New York State Senator Liz Krueger, who shares her journey as a pioneering political figure. The episode covers Senator Krueger's efforts to drive change in a Republican-majority Senate, including the formation of the bipartisan New York State Pro-Choice Legislative Caucus. The discussion highlights her strategies to advance reproductive rights and create an inclusive legislative platform. The conversation further delves into the challenges of passing an Equal Rights Amendment in New York, especially in the wake of reduced federal protections. Additionally, the episode sheds light on the vital role of food banks, exploring how they combat hunger and influence effective legislative practices. This insightful episode offers a comprehensive look at Senator Krueger's enduring impact on New York politics and her unwavering commitment to social justice and community needs.


    Timestamps:

    00:00 Introduction to Exploring Women in Politics

    00:35 Interview with New York State Senator Liz Krueger

    00:42 Challenges and Triumphs in the Senate

    04:43 Forming the Bipartisan Pro-Choice Legislative Caucus

    14:08 Reproductive Health and Equal Rights Amendment

    17:19 The Struggle for the Equal Rights Amendment

    18:53 Challenges in Passing State Legislation

    22:38 The Importance of Constitutional Protections

    24:22 Introduction to Food Banks

    30:05 Starting the New York City Food Bank

    33:23 From Food Banking to Policy Work

    35:55 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    More about our guest:

    https://www.nysenate.gov/senators/liz-krueger/about

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liz_Krueger

    https://twitter.com/lizkrueger?lang=en



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