Mitchell Cobert: Strong Advocate of Women’s Rights

Morristown, NJ–Mitchell Cobert, candidate for Congress in New Jersey’s 11th District, will unequivocally advocate for, defend, and expand the rights of all women. “I pledge my 100% support for the principles advanced by the supporters of the Women’s March.”

HE WILL PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN WHO HAVE BEEN VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE

Mitchell is a strong supporter of enhancing how the criminal justice system handles sexual assault and rape. He will work with the community and support agencies to improve reporting and educating the public about making the legal process more receptive to women’s rights. “I have worked with Deirdre House in Morristown and understand how important it is to protect the rights of adolescent females who have been sexually victimized.” He is the past President and current trustee of the Morris County Bar Foundation which oversees programs that protect the rights of battered women. Mitchell is a supporter of bipartisan legislation like the Survivor’s Bill of Rights Act of 2016.

Advocate for open conversation about sexual harassment and sexual misconduct. Mitchell has and will continue to support and encourage the brave women who have come forward to share their life experiences through the #MeToo Movement.

HE WILL RESTORE ACCESS TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE SERVICES

Mitchell is in complete solidarity with the Women’s March on Washington’s position that there should be

no cuts, restrictions, or rollbacks on the ability to access reproductive health care services, birth control, HIV/AIDS care and prevention, or medically accurate sexuality education.

Mitchell is and will be an aggressive defender of and voice for Planned Parenthood and Title X health centers that provide vital family planning services. “Every woman should have complete control over her own body and all medical treatment that she determines necessary.”

HE WILL FIGHT FOR EQUAL PAY FOR EQUAL WORK

The law and common decency compel equal pay for equal work. “It is unacceptable to pay women less simply because of who they are, the color of their skin, their sexual orientation, or how many children they may have.” Mitchell will work to sponsor or co-sponsor non-discrimination legislation, pay equity, and transparency in the workplace.

Mitchell Cobert marched in solidarity with women at the Women’s March on January 20th. “This March is a courageous show of unity by women from all walks of life for gender, racial, and economic justice and the right to live, healthy lives free from all forms of inequality. Today, hearing stories like Tammy Murphy’s helped me to better understand the struggles that women face everyday. I want them to know that I stand in support with them."