New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, and Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos emerged from a meeting moments ago announcing … [Read more...] about Marriage Equality Vote Not Yet on Agenda as Legislative Leaders Discuss ‘Framework’ to Wrap Up
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GOP Senator James Alesi Speaks at Marriage Equality Rally in Albany: VIDEO
NY GOP Senator James Alesi spoke at a rally for marriage equality today in Albany, Capitol Confidential reports.Said Alesi: "I’m a Republican — I … [Read more...] about GOP Senator James Alesi Speaks at Marriage Equality Rally in Albany: VIDEO
Anti-Gay Orthodox Jews Muscle Openly Lesbian Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum Out of Albany Photo Op: VIDEO
A group of anti-gay Orthodox hasidim shoved openly lesbian rabbi Sharon Kleinbam out of a photo op with Senator Ruben Diaz in front of reporters in … [Read more...] about Anti-Gay Orthodox Jews Muscle Openly Lesbian Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum Out of Albany Photo Op: VIDEO
Top Marine Tells Corps to ‘Get Over’ Prejudices, Welcome Openly Gay Troops with ‘Compassion and Respect’
On a visit to Marines based in South Korea last week, top enlisted officer Sgt. Maj. Micheal Barrett told troops to prepare for repeal of … [Read more...] about Top Marine Tells Corps to ‘Get Over’ Prejudices, Welcome Openly Gay Troops with ‘Compassion and Respect’
NY Senator Marty Golden Says Marriage Equality Issue ‘Very Fluid at This Moment’: VIDEO
NY GOP Senator Marty Golden, who is an unequivocal "no" vote on marriage equality and in recent weeks has been outspoken against … [Read more...] about NY Senator Marty Golden Says Marriage Equality Issue ‘Very Fluid at This Moment’: VIDEO
Close Encounter of the Hamm Kind
Sure, there are plenty of ways this could go, but one can dream. (via ed kennedy at afterelton) … [Read more...] about Close Encounter of the Hamm Kind
Politico Revives Rumor About Rick Perry Being Gay
Politico reports that Texas Governor Rick Perry is prepared to defend himself against seven-year-old rumors that he is gay if and when he plans … [Read more...] about Politico Revives Rumor About Rick Perry Being Gay
NY Senator Greg Ball Talks Marriage Equality Religious Exemptions on CNN: VIDEO
New York GOP Senator Greg Ball, seen as one of the swing votes on marriage equality, discusses the religious exemptions he's seeking in the … [Read more...] about NY Senator Greg Ball Talks Marriage Equality Religious Exemptions on CNN: VIDEO
Obama Strategist David Axelrod Defends President’s Position Opposing Marriage Equality: VIDEO
On last night's The LaSt Word, Lawrence O'Donnell used gay and lesbian dissatisfaction with Obama's position opposing marriage equality as … [Read more...] about Obama Strategist David Axelrod Defends President’s Position Opposing Marriage Equality: VIDEO
Judge Rules Wisconsin Domestic Partnerships Constitutional, Don’t ‘Remotely Resemble’ Rights of Marriage
In a major victory for gay rights groups in Wisconsin, a judge ruled yesterday that the state's Domestic Partner laws are constitutional and … [Read more...] about Judge Rules Wisconsin Domestic Partnerships Constitutional, Don’t ‘Remotely Resemble’ Rights of Marriage