# New Yorkers for Equal Rights: Why Proposition 1 Matters

Sasha Ahuja, the campaign director of New Yorkers for Equal Rights, is a passionate advocate for the passage of Proposition 1. In this article, she explains what this update to the state constitution would and would not do, making the case for voting “yes” on this important measure.

## What Does Proposition 1 Actually Do?

Proposition 1 is a simple and straightforward update to the state constitution. It does not propose any new laws or create any new government agencies. Instead, it amends the state constitution to explicitly state that the right to equal protection under the law, as guaranteed by the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution, is also a fundamental right under the New York State Constitution.

The amendment does not:

* Create a new affirmative action program or set quotas
* Prohibit religious organizations from operating, as long as they do not discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics
* Mandate the state or its agencies to treat individuals differently based on their gender identity or expression

On the other hand, the amendment:

* Allows for anti-discrimination protections in housing, employment, and other areas of public life
* Enhances the state’s ability to enforce anti-discrimination laws and protect marginalized communities
* Sends a strong message that New York values equality and fairness for all its residents

# The Case for Voting “Yes” on Proposition 1

As the campaign director for New Yorkers for Equal Rights, Sasha Ahuja is a strong advocate for the passage of Proposition 1. She argues that this amendment is crucial for ensuring that all New Yorkers are treated equally under the law, regardless of their gender identity, sexual orientation, or expression.

“Proposition 1 is not about creating new laws or programs, but rather about making sure that our state constitution reflects the values of equality and fairness that we claim to uphold,” Ahuja explained. “By passing this amendment, we can create a more inclusive and just society for all New Yorkers.”

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# FAQs

Q: What is Proposition 1?
A: Proposition 1 is an update to the New York State Constitution that aims to explicitly state that the right to equal protection under the law is a fundamental right under the New York State Constitution.

Q: What does Proposition 1 not do?
A: Proposition 1 does not create a new affirmative action program, prohibit religious organizations from operating, or mandate the state or its agencies to treat individuals differently based on their gender identity or expression.

Q: Why is Proposition 1 important?
A: Proposition 1 is important because it enhances the state’s ability to enforce anti-discrimination laws and protect marginalized communities, sending a strong message that New York values equality and fairness for all its residents.