NYC Council’s Safe Access bills ensure New Yorkers can passionately protest — without being scared to worship

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New Yorkers have never been shy about their opinions. We argue loudly about who serves the best pizza or makes the best bagel , and we also protest proudly when matters of the heart tug on our vocal cords. From Stonewall to the Women’s March, freedom of speech is as vital a pillar of our democracy as it is core to our identity. But let’s make one thing clear: While the right to protest is absolutely sacrosanct, it is not a license to deny others their own rights — especially when it comes to