Because it's important to remember who stood up for us today, here are just four of the speakers whose testimony I found particularly moving: … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #579: NY Senate Marriage Debate
Archives for 2009
New York Marriage Equality: The Post-Vote Blame Game
Here are the eight "no" votes from Democrats on marriage equality in New York state today, along with their email addresses if you'd … [Read more...] about New York Marriage Equality: The Post-Vote Blame Game
Tom Duane on Marriage Vote: A ‘Sadly Political Battle’ as Predicted
State Senator Tom Duane, the marriage equality bill's lead sponsor, has released a statement regarding today's vote: Today’s vote against … [Read more...] about Tom Duane on Marriage Vote: A ‘Sadly Political Battle’ as Predicted
Governor Paterson on Marriage Vote: ‘I Understand the Anger’
New York Governor David Paterson released a statement in reaction to the marriage vote: “It is always darkest before the dawn. The darkest day in the … [Read more...] about Governor Paterson on Marriage Vote: ‘I Understand the Anger’
Duane Calls Dem Betrayal on Marriage ‘Contagious Lack of Backbone’
Elizabeth Benjamin at the NY Daily News reports a "pale and shaken" Tom Duane immediately following the New York marriage equality … [Read more...] about Duane Calls Dem Betrayal on Marriage ‘Contagious Lack of Backbone’
News: Harvey Milk, St. Louis, Marilyn Monroe, Tom Petty, Jesus
White House party crashers email chain revealed: they were never invited. Orcas documented taking out sharks. VIDEO: Groom updates his … [Read more...] about News: Harvey Milk, St. Louis, Marilyn Monroe, Tom Petty, Jesus
New York Marriage Equality Bill Defeated 38-24: Updated with Full Roll Call Vote
UPDATED: Full roll call vote, AFTER THE JUMP...FINAL VOTE: The marriage equality bill was defeated 38-24, falling 8 votes short of a majority. A sad … [Read more...] about New York Marriage Equality Bill Defeated 38-24: Updated with Full Roll Call Vote
Empire State Pride Agenda Statement on NY Marriage Equality Loss
Empire State Pride Agenda Executive Director Alan van Capelle released a statement following this afternoon's disappointing rejection of marriage … [Read more...] about Empire State Pride Agenda Statement on NY Marriage Equality Loss
Brown Gets Two Life Terms for Ryan Keith Skipper Murder
William Brown Jr. was sentenced yesterday for the 2007 murder of Ryan Keith Skipper after being convicted last month: "Brown, 23, was given two … [Read more...] about Brown Gets Two Life Terms for Ryan Keith Skipper Murder
Glee‘s Chris Colfer Thinks He Killed Bea Arthur
Glee's Chris Colfer appeared on The Tonight Show last night and talked to Conan about how he could easily be in The Omen (see expression above), … [Read more...] about Glee‘s Chris Colfer Thinks He Killed Bea Arthur