Support Western New York women who are pro-choice, pro-child running for office
Core Principles
Reproductive Autonomy — Supporting policies that protect women’s sexual and reproductive health rights.
Child and Family Wellbeing — Encouraging initiatives that strengthen childcare access, healthcare, education, and economic security.
Nonpartisan Collaboration — Working with leaders from multiple political backgrounds to identify shared priorities and reduce polarization around women’s and children’s issues.
Endorsed Candidates Policy— TAP is the most reliable source in Western New York for policy vetting of women pro choice, pro child candidates.
Why Nonpartisan?
TAP recognizes that issues affecting women and children are not exclusive to one party, but very often funding is. By building coalitions across ideological lines, we aim to broaden dialogue, reduce stigma, and encourage durable policy solutions that reflect diverse perspectives, but also benefit women and children, while protecting their rights in Western New York.
Why Women?
Adequate representation of women improves government responsiveness, encourages cross-party collaboration, and builds a strong leadership pipeline for higher office.
From the civic to the international level, when women are at the table, there are better outcomes. UN Women found that peace negotiations with women at the table are statistically more likely to succeed. The more women in a government, the more likely that government is to have a greater GDP, more democratic policies, and more health rights for women.
Women leaders frequently champion investments in public health, clean water infrastructure, affordable childcare, and robust family support systems (UN Women)
Women in office reduce blind spots in crisis management, while enhancing economic planning, and community development.
The University of Chicago found that women in office are more likely to address diverse needs of the communities they represent. At the local and state level, women lawmakers frequently prioritize health care, education, social services, and family support.