Jesse King

On this week’s 51%, we stop by a traveling exhibition using photography to explore the physical and emotional realities of fertility and childbirth. “Reproductive: Health, Fertility, Agency” — from Columbia College Chicago — is now on view at Vassar College’s Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center through February 2. We also stop by a ceremony celebrating a new statue of Sojourner Truth in Kingston, New York, and recognize the 50th anniversary of a women’s art collective in Rosendale.

Here's what to have on hand whether you're pregnant or caring for a baby or toddler.

New Yorkers will vote on a ballot measure in November that proponents say will “enshrine abortion” in the state's constitution. But not all legal experts agree it's that simple.

WAMC Northeast Public Radio | By Jesse King From left to right: New York State Senator James Skoufis, Monroe Councilwoman Dorey Houle, Timothy Jon Mitts

The candidates for Congress in New York’s 17th District exchanged blows on everything from abortion rights to climate change at their first debate.

WAMC Northeast Public Radio | By Jesse King Family members and staff are still hopeful they can save Vassar-Warner Home from closing at the end of the month.

Election season is here and tensions are high. On this week’s 51%, we learn about a nonprofit working to heal America’s political divide and foster healthier dialogues between citizens. Gabriella Timmis of Braver Angels teaches us how to build trust and, in some cases, find common ground with people we disagree with. Our associate producer, Madeleine Reynolds, also speaks with etiquette expert Elaine Swann about how to confront rude people and “let crazy be crazy.”

In the closing hours of the campaign, Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stumped for New York Congressman Pat Ryan Monday — just after

WAMC Northeast Public Radio | By Jesse King Rep. Pat Ryan speaking with supporters in Kingston after winning his second full term in New York's 18th Congressional District.

The "She Should Run" logo and a headshot of Erin Loos Cutraro.