Episode 35: What’s on the Ballot? A Deep Dive into New York’s Proposition 1 with Melanie D’Arrigo (Collaboration with Women in Public Policy)

Coordinated By: James Paterek

Edited by: Maxwell Norteman

Graphic by: Henry Deng 

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About this Episode:

As election day approaches, the Cornell Policy Review is proud to launch its first Podcast of the semester, in collaboration with Cornell’s Women in Public Policy to spotlight one of New York’s pivotal ballot initiatives:

Proposition 1. This proposal seeks to embed equal rights protections in the state constitution, marking a significant stride towards advancing social equity for all New Yorkers. Ava Lagressa and Kristin Condon, Co-presidents of Women in Public Policy, join the conversation alongside special guest Melanie D’Arrigo, who provides expert insights into the potential impact of this historic ballot initiative.

Melanie D’Arrigo, a native New Yorker, mother of three, and former congressional candidate, currently serves as the Legislative Vice President for the New York State National Organization for Women. In this role, she actively leads the grassroots efforts of the women’s movement in New York. A prominent advocate for universal healthcare, D’Arrigo also serves as Executive Director for the Campaign for New York Health, shaping the national conversation on healthcare reform.