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 An article titled "Reproductive Rights in New York" was published on February 19, 2013. The article describes about Gov. Andrew Cuomo idea of reestablishment of women's equality rights in New York as Cuomo Bill. Gov. Cuomo argues to preserve the federal protections concerning abortions in New York as the complications in women's health arises later during pregnancy. He also argues to make the life of pregnant workers easier.

Nathaniel Brooks for The New York Times

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is seeking to 

deliver on a promise he made on women's 

rights in his recent State of the State address.

As the article is mostly focused on woman in New York, Some woman might have went through situation as Gov. Andrew Cuomo mentions, "Although New York’s law cannot be enforced because it is superseded by federal law, as a practical matter, some New York doctors fear prosecution and, as a result, some women are forced to leave the state to get the care they need". Gov. Cuomo portrays the reality as most women have issue during late pregnancy around seven months or later. As the abortion after 24 weeks is banned, this might put both woman's life as well as the fetus's life in a complicated situation. It might result in a disability in the child or even the death of the woman or the baby. The author of this article says that “According to a report in The Times on Sunday, the Cuomo bill would shift the state’s abortion law from the criminal code to the health care laws where it belongs.” The author says that updating the abortion law will also provide new protections for pregnant workers.

I think it is a good idea to shift the states abortion law from the criminal code to the health care laws. Therefore, I absolutely agree with this idea of limiting the abortion laws as it can help late-term abortions if the woman's life is at risk. It will make it easier for the doctors who face these kinds of cases.

Immigration advocates push Republicans to support path to citizenship

The article, “Immigration advocates push Republicans to support path to citizenship” was published on Thursday, February 07, 2013 6:53 PM by David Nakamura and Rosalind S. Helderman on The Washington Post. The writers of the article argue about the ongoing debate in the Republican Party whether to provide citizenship for 11 million illegal immigrants.

The article illustrates about the participation of the people of the nation towards approving the immigration reforms. Like, lobbying campaign includes Hispanic, Asian and African American groups’ and rallies in dozen cities. The article also provides opinions of various representatives and head of organizations across the state. Some of the people in power agree to grant legal status for undocumented residents. They say, “Our focus is citizenship, getting people to have the same rights as anybody else”. But, most of them disagree to legalize them or give the full rights like voting.

I thought this article was interesting and wanting to know more about it because nowadays we hear about immigration in the radio, TV, and Internet. It is also worth reading as it announces about further discussions about immigration reforms.