The NYT tells Obama to get with the program on marriage equality: In the 2008 campaign, when Mr. Obama said he supported civil unions and believed … [Read more...] about NYT Makes Note of Obama’s Missed Opportunity on Marriage Equality
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UDPATED: Analysis: Amended Religious Exemptions in NY Marriage Equality Bill
BY ARI EZRA WALDMAN For those so inclined/interested/bemused/not yet tired of hearing about it...The New York State Assembly has just introduced … [Read more...] about UDPATED: Analysis: Amended Religious Exemptions in NY Marriage Equality Bill
NY Marriage Equality Update: Speculation on Late Night Vote, Plus Lots of Links
The New York Senate stood at ease just after 5 pm EDT for "an hour, hour and a half." There is still no word on if and when a marriage … [Read more...] about NY Marriage Equality Update: Speculation on Late Night Vote, Plus Lots of Links
NY Leaders Tweaking Marriage Equality Amendments; Optimism Expressed on Senate Vote Tonight
The latest report following a meeting of Governor Andrew Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos, and Assembly speaker Sheldon Silver from the … [Read more...] about NY Leaders Tweaking Marriage Equality Amendments; Optimism Expressed on Senate Vote Tonight
DOMA Goes Bankrupt and the Rhetoric of the Marriage Debate
BY ARI EZRA WALDMANFollow Ari on Twitter at @ariezrawaldman. On June 13 in Los Angeles, twenty bankruptcy court judges signed onto a … [Read more...] about DOMA Goes Bankrupt and the Rhetoric of the Marriage Debate
Cuomo ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ on NY Marriage Equality Bill: VIDEO
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo told reporters late yesterday that he expects Republicans to bring the marriage equality bill to the floor for a vote. … [Read more...] about Cuomo ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ on NY Marriage Equality Bill: VIDEO
Former Utah Governor Huntsman Gets into 2012 GOP Race, Says He ‘Would Respect’ NY Marriage Equality Passage: VIDEO
Former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman, who in 2009 spoke out for Equality Utah's failed 'Common Ground' initiative, officially entered the … [Read more...] about Former Utah Governor Huntsman Gets into 2012 GOP Race, Says He ‘Would Respect’ NY Marriage Equality Passage: VIDEO
No Agreement Yet on NY Marriage Equality Vote; Pressure Must Stay On Senators, Leader: VIDEOS
A vote on marriage equality in NY appears to be delayed by dealmaking over rent control measures and other issues as activists clog the State House in … [Read more...] about No Agreement Yet on NY Marriage Equality Vote; Pressure Must Stay On Senators, Leader: VIDEOS
NY Majority Leader Skelos Again Says No Decision on Marriage Equality Vote, Citing Concern for Religious Exemptions
(image queer rising twitter) According to reports on Twitter, GOP Majority Leader Dean Skelos emerged from an hours-long conference moments ago in … [Read more...] about NY Majority Leader Skelos Again Says No Decision on Marriage Equality Vote, Citing Concern for Religious Exemptions
NJ Lawmaker Proposes Marriage Equality Bill
NJ Assemblyman Reed Gusciora is talking about introducing a marriage equality bill there though its chances are slim to none, the Star-Ledger … [Read more...] about NJ Lawmaker Proposes Marriage Equality Bill