New York's state legislature approved a bill banning gay panic and trans panic defenses in court, making it the seventh to do so. Governor Andrew Cuomo has said he'll sign the bill. The NYT reports … [Read more...] about New York Becomes 7th State to Ban Gay Panic and Trans Panic Defenses
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Harlem Gay Bar’s Pride Flags Burned in Suspected Hate Crime
An arsonist burned LGBTQ Pride flags outside the only gay bar in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City over the weekend. Police are investigating the incident as a possible hate crime. The … [Read more...] about Harlem Gay Bar’s Pride Flags Burned in Suspected Hate Crime
Long Overdue GENDA Bill and Conversion Therapy Ban Both Signed Into Law In New York State
On Friday, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA) and the state’s ban on conversion therapy practiced on minors. The long-stalled … [Read more...] about Long Overdue GENDA Bill and Conversion Therapy Ban Both Signed Into Law In New York State
Cynthia Nixon Concedes NY Gubernatorial Primary Bid to Andrew Cuomo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Znk-BXVWsuQ Andrew Cuomo defeated Cynthia Nixon in New York's Democratic gubernatorial primary on Tuesday. The NYT reports: "Mr. Cuomo had marshaled the support … [Read more...] about Cynthia Nixon Concedes NY Gubernatorial Primary Bid to Andrew Cuomo
NY Governor Cuomo Investigating Town Clerk Who Denied Marriage License to Gay Couple This Week
Sherrie Eriksen, a town clerk in Root, New York, this week denied a marriage license to a gay couple based on her religious beliefs. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says he is investigating. The … [Read more...] about NY Governor Cuomo Investigating Town Clerk Who Denied Marriage License to Gay Couple This Week
Andrew Cuomo Trounces Cynthia Nixon at NY Democratic Nominating Convention
Governor Andrew Cuomo handily beat Cynthia Nixon on Wednesday night, receiving more than 95% of the Democratic party's vote at the nominating convention. The NYDN reports: Hillary Clinton gave a … [Read more...] about Andrew Cuomo Trounces Cynthia Nixon at NY Democratic Nominating Convention
Cynthia Nixon Resurrects 1977 Ed Koch Smear, Flips It: ‘Vote for the Homo, Not for the Cuomo’
Cynthia Nixon appeared at the 118th annual Legislative Correspondents Association show Tuesday and resurrected an infamous homophobic slogan that appeared in a flyer touting her opponent Andrew … [Read more...] about Cynthia Nixon Resurrects 1977 Ed Koch Smear, Flips It: ‘Vote for the Homo, Not for the Cuomo’
Marriage Equality Advocates Call Out Cynthia Nixon for Flip-Flop in Praise for Cuomo
Marriage equality advocates are calling out Cynthia Nixon for a flip-flop on Andrew Cuomo and his role in achieving marriage equality in New York state. Nixon recently spoke with New York magazine … [Read more...] about Marriage Equality Advocates Call Out Cynthia Nixon for Flip-Flop in Praise for Cuomo
Cynthia Nixon Zaps ‘Bad Cuomo’ in Colbert Interview: ‘Put Some Ointment on That Burn!’
Actress and activist Cynthia Nixon trashed her opponent Andrew Cuomo in an interview Wednesday night with Stephen Colbert. When Colbert pointed out that she's running under the name "Cynthia" and … [Read more...] about Cynthia Nixon Zaps ‘Bad Cuomo’ in Colbert Interview: ‘Put Some Ointment on That Burn!’
Gay Former NYC Council Speaker Christine Quinn Trashes ‘Unqualified Lesbian’ Cynthia Nixon
Gay former NYC Council Speaker Christine Quinn is not happy that Cynthia Nixon, who supported her opponent, Mayor Bill De Blasio, in the 2013 Democratic primary for mayor, is running for governor of … [Read more...] about Gay Former NYC Council Speaker Christine Quinn Trashes ‘Unqualified Lesbian’ Cynthia Nixon
