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NY Senator Ruben Diaz Sr. Calls ‘Emergency Summit’ on Gay Marriage

Andy Towle April 15, 2009

Like almost everyone else, New York state senator Ruben Diaz Sr. was caught by surprise at Governor David Paterson's announcement that he would be … [Read more...] about NY Senator Ruben Diaz Sr. Calls ‘Emergency Summit’ on Gay Marriage

Andy Towle April 9, 2009

Lots of developments, opinions, and reports overnight on marriage equality and efforts to overturn it. With its misleading ad (above right), the … [Read more...] about Marriage Equality Debate Explodes Across Nation: A Round-Up

Andy Towle April 1, 2009

The New York State Court of Appeals has agreed to hear two cases challenged by the right wing Alliance Defense Fund involving same-sex marriages … [Read more...] about NY State Court of Appeals to Hear Two Same-Sex Marriage Cases

Andy Towle January 23, 2009

Watch Paterson's annnouncement and Gillibrand's acceptance, AFTER THE JUMP...PreviouslyHuman Rights Campaign Clarifies Gillibrand Record on LGBT … [Read more...] about VIDEO: NY Gov Paterson Appoints Kirsten Gillibrand to Senate

Andy Towle January 23, 2009

With regard to confusion about Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand's positions on LGBT issues, Towleroad has received a clarification from the Human Rights … [Read more...] about Human Rights Campaign Clarifies Gillibrand Record on LGBT Issues

Andy Towle January 23, 2009

An update on New York Governor David Paterson's pick to replace Hillary Clinton in the U.S. Senate. While Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand said in a recent … [Read more...] about Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand Supports Same-Sex Marriage, ENDA,
Repeal of DOMA and DADT

Andy Towle January 22, 2009

MSNBC, along with some local outlets, is now reporting that New York governor David Paterson has asked Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand to come to his mansion … [Read more...] about Report: Paterson Picks Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand to Replace Clinton

Andy Towle January 2, 2009

Travolta son Jett dies while vacationing with parents... Black gay activists: Ebenezer Baptist should dump Warren as speaker for MLK Day service. … [Read more...] about News: Right Whales, Carrie Fisher, Adoption, Northampton

Andy Towle December 30, 2008

Illinois Governor Blagojevich tries to fill Obama's Senate seat: "U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nevada) said in a statement this afternoon … [Read more...] about News: Rod Blagojevich, Sushi, Cam Gigandet, Latisse, Daniel O’Donnell

Andy Towle December 22, 2008

Politico submitted eight questions to Caroline Kennedy, among them her position on marriage equality. Kennedy's answer:"Caroline supports full … [Read more...] about Caroline Kennedy Supports Full Marriage Rights for Gays and Lesbians