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By Carrie N. Baker and Alisa Nudar | The battle over abortion rights crossed state lines last week when a Hudson Valley judge refused to enforce a Texas abortion ban in New York state. On Friday, Oct. 31, the judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton against a New York clerk who refused to accept papers to enforce a Texas judgment against Dr. Margaret Carpenter, a New York doctor who provided telehealth abortion services to a Texas woman.

“The New York judge’s dismissal of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s frivolous lawsuit is welcomed but expected,” said the Abortion Coalition for Telemedicine.

“Our shield law exists to protect New Yorkers from out-of-state extremists, and New York will always stand strong as a safe haven for healthcare and freedom of choice,” said Attorney General Letitia James.

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By Cynthia Richie Terrell | Weekend Reading for Women’s Representation is a compilation of stories about women’s representation in politics, sports and entertainment, judicial offices and the private sector—with a little gardening mixed in!

This week:
—Elections in Virginia and New Jersey make history for women’s representation in the U.S.
—Speaker Nancy Pelosi announces she will not seek reelection, marking the close to one of the most consequential careers in modern American politics.
—New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announces his transition team will be led entirely by women.

… and more.

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By Kathy Spillar | Pelosi has always been a staunch feminist and a tireless advocate for women’s equality and the rights and freedoms of all Americans. Her fierce determination, her discipline, and her ability to find a way forward when every path seemed blocked, will be hard to match. “Organize, don’t agonize” wasn’t just her mantra—it was her method.

She will be remembered for many things: shepherding the Affordable Care Act into law, standing firm against Trumpism, pushing for ERA ratification, and proving—time and again—that women can wield power with both strength and grace. But what stands out most to me is her unwavering belief in women themselves. “Be not afraid,” she told women and girls everywhere. “Be ready for whatever opportunities come along, and know how important your contribution is, because when women succeed, everyone succeeds.” Quite simply, Nancy Pelosi showed us what leadership looks like.

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