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’
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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’
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
New York Assembly Passes Marriage Equality Bill Again, Removing Obstacles Should Senate Approve It
Late last night, the New York Assembly passed the marriage equality bill again (it was passed once before this year, in May), the Empire State Pride … [Read more...] about New York Assembly Passes Marriage Equality Bill Again, Removing Obstacles Should Senate Approve It
Towleroad Guide to the Tube #577: ‘I Talk Because’ Edition
Today, on World AIDS Day, NYC Council Speaker Christine Quinn, Health Committee Chair Joel Rivera, Council Member Rosie Mendez, and representatives … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #577: ‘I Talk Because’ Edition
New York Senate May Vote on Marriage Equality Tonight
Things appear to be moving in Albany. The Senate appears to be on the brink of a vote on marriage equality...they reconvene at 9 pm. WKBW Buffalo … [Read more...] about New York Senate May Vote on Marriage Equality Tonight
Paterson Suggests Marriage Vote Being ‘Held Hostage’ in NY Senate
Some interesting insight from Irene Liu at the Times Union regarding the marriage equality vote in New York. Senators are wrangling with a deficit … [Read more...] about Paterson Suggests Marriage Vote Being ‘Held Hostage’ in NY Senate
10 Arrests Made at NYC Protest of Mayor Bloomberg’s AIDS Cuts
Activists from Housing Works protested NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg's cuts to AIDS funding at a protest this morning outside Gracie Mansion: … [Read more...] about 10 Arrests Made at NYC Protest of Mayor Bloomberg’s AIDS Cuts
Justin Timberlake Goes Back to His Roots
Timberlake has made a shaggy return to the early N'Sync days. … [Read more...] about Justin Timberlake Goes Back to His Roots
Report: Possible New York Vote on Marriage Equality Today
UPDATEDBuffalo news station WGRZ is reporting that the marriage equality vote could take place in the New York Senate as early as today: "A … [Read more...] about Report: Possible New York Vote on Marriage Equality Today