New York Gay Marriage Law Begins In Late July

2011-06-26T10:30:23Z

Gay and lesbian couples in New York will be able to marry sooner rather than later

Gay marriage is coming to New York in late July.

Unlike most states that have recognized gay and lesbian unions, either with civil unions, domestic partnerships or marriage, the marriage legislation approved by the New York Legislature and sign...

Darren Criss, Adam Lambert Tweet Support For Gay Marriage

2011-06-25T07:30:06Z

Darren Criss and singer Adam Lambert on Friday cheered passage of a gay marriage bill in New York

Darren Criss, who plays out-and-proud Blaine Anderson on the Fox musical-comedy Glee, and singer Adam Lambert on Friday cheered passage of a gay marriage bill in New York.

New York Becomes Sixth State To Legalize Gay Marriage

2011-06-24T20:30:30Z

The New York Senate approved a landmark gay marriage bill on Friday night

The New York Senate approved a landmark gay marriage bill on Friday night, making the Empire State the largest and most populous state to allow gay and lesbian couples to marry.

Four Republican Senators – Stephen Saland, Mark Grisanti,

Gay Marriage Takes Center Stage During New York Lobby Day

2011-05-09T09:00:12Z

Gay marriage supporters in New York will lobby lawmakers for its legalization at Monday's lobby day

Gay marriage supporters in New York will lobby lawmakers for its legalization at Monday's lobby day.

More than 1,200 supporters are expected to attend gay rights group Empire State Pride Agenda's annual Equality and Justice Day ...

Sherrod Brown Shares 'It Gets Better' Message On Senate Floor

2010-12-02T06:00:22Z

Senator Sherrod Brown on Tuesday delivered an impassioned speech against gay teen bullying on the Senate floor

Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) on Tuesday delivered an impassioned speech against gay teen bullying on the Senate floor.

The video was posted on the website of the It Gets Better Project, which encourages tro...

DASA Puts Student Dignity First

2010-11-02T12:17:29Z

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New York Senate Approves Gay, Trans-Inclusive Anti-Bullying Bill

2010-06-23T05:45:12Z

The New York Senate has approved an anti-bullying bill that includes sexual orientation and gender identity

The New York Senate has approved an anti-bullying bill that includes sexual orientation and gender identity.

In an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote of 58 to 3, senators approved the Dignity For All Student Act Wednesday.

The Assembly has approved the bill nine ti...

NY Senate Called 'Transphobic Cesspool' After Panel Rejects Bill

2010-06-08T11:00:47Z

Senator Tom Duane called the NY Senate 'a cesspool of homophobia and transphobia' after a key panel rejected a transgender protections bill

Openly gay Senator Tom Duane called the New York Senate “a cesspool of homophobia and transphobia” after a key committee rejected a transgender protections bill Tuesday.

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New York Assembly Approves Transgender Protections

2010-06-26T02:54:44Z

The New York Assembly approved Tuesday a bill that bans transgender discrimination

The New York Assembly approved Tuesday a bill that bans transgender discrimination.

The chamber approved the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA), which would ban discrimination based on gender identity and expression in the areas of housing, employment, credit and public accommodations, for the third ...

Gay Activists Call Ford Retreat A Result Of Deceit

2010-03-03T07:34:39Z

Gay activists are lauding the sudden retreat of Harold Ford Jr. from seeking a Senate seat in New York

Gay activists are rejoicing at the sudden retreat of Harold Ford Jr. from seeking a Senate seat in New York.

The former Tennessee congressman announced he would not run for the U.S. Senate

Military Defunding Bill Gets Rolling At Gay Fundraiser

2010-06-12T12:05:59Z

A bill that would withhold the cost of implementing the 'don't ask, don't tell' policy is expected to be announced tonight

A bill that would withhold the cost of implementing the “don't ask, don't tell” policy is expected to be announced tonight by New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand at a gay fundr...

NY Senator Gillibrand To Speak At Gay Fundraiser

2010-06-12T12:06:03Z

New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will speak at the HRC's ninth annual new New York fundraiser

New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will speak at the Human Rights Campaign's (HRC) ninth annual New York fundraiser. The appearance raises the speculation that she's co...

Religious groups take lead for gay pride

2010-09-09T04:19:39Z

Discussions of Religion and Marriage Mark This Year's Gay Pride Celebrations

Religious groups led the city's gay pride parade on Sunday, lending gravity to an often outrageous event that also featured a jumble of drag queens in feather boas, marching bands, motorcycle-riding lesbians, rugby players and samba dancers.

"We stand for a progressive religious voice," said Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum of

Gay pride focuses on religion, marriage

2010-09-09T04:18:45Z

Discussions of Religion, Marriage Mark This Year's Gay Pride Celebrations

"We stand for a progressive religious voice," said Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum of

Embattled NY Pols Ousted

2010-09-15T16:17:20Z

FILE - This July 12, 2010 file photo shows New York state Senate majority leader Pedro Espada Jr. speaking at a sidewalk news conference in the Bronx borough of New York. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, file)

New York Senate leader Joseph Bruno leaves federal court after being sentenced in Albany, N.Y., on Thursday, May 6, 2010. The 81-year-old Bruno was the Republican leader of the state Senate for 13 years. He was sentenced to two years in prison after being convicted last year of using his office to help a businessma...

Governors Races Dark Horses

2010-06-26T05:36:46Z

FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2004 file photo, Peter Corroon, and his wife, Amy, are seen in Salt Lake City. Even Republicans were looking at Democratic Attorney General Andrew Cuomo as a lock next fall to succeed retiring Sen. Jose Peralta, D-Queens, who won Tuesday's special election to fill the New York Senate seat of expelled Sen. Hiram Monserrate, holds his son Miles Peralta, 4, after being sworn into office during a ceremony in the Senate Chamber at the Capitol...

NY Governor

2010-06-25T20:23:01Z

Lt. Gov. Richard Ravitch walks through the Senate Chamber at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., on Tuesday, March 2, 2010. Ravitch says he isn't making any preparations to succeed Gov. David Paterson, who's facing pressure to resign amid a scandal involving an aide....

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