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WE DID IT! Marriage Equality Passes in New York

Posted on June 25, 2011 by

Last night, after a long week of speculation and frustration in Albany, throughout New York State and across the country, the New York State Senate passed the Marriage Equality Bill, 33-29, extending equal marriage rights to same-sex couples in New … Continue reading →

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We Have Nothing To Fear From Love and Commitment

Posted on June 22, 2011 by

Said two years ago, and it still rings true today: “We have nothing to fear from love and commitment.” – New York State Senator Diane Savino

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Respect David Tyree’s Convictions, But Don’t Tolerate Their Consequences

Posted on June 21, 2011 by

Earlier today, ESPN columnist Jemele Hill wrote a column entitled ‘Respect David Tyree’s Convictions‘ about the Super Bowl champion’s public opposition to gay marriage in general, and the passage of a same-sex marriage bill in New York State in particular: … Continue reading →

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Same-Sex Marriage: An Expression of American Values

Posted on January 10, 2010 by

Below is an excerpt from a piece published in Newsweek entitled The Conservative Case for Gay Marriage by Ted Olson, one of the lawyers arguing before a federal court that Proposition 8 violated the California Constitution. I had to re-post … Continue reading →

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