Morning Sweep

“A Step Closer to Justice:” the New York Times’ editorial board backs Gov. Paterson’s same-sex marriage directive and highlights the Pride Agenda’s “1324 Rights & Responsibilities” report.

Good As you has the full video of Gov. Paterson’s bold and incredibly moving press conference yesterday, where he explained the purpose of his directive and more than once proclaimed his support for marriage equality.

After passing the Assembly Codes committee last week, the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA) is slated for a favorable vote very soon.

Gay couples can marry in California starting June 17 and State residents approve.

The Atlantic Monthly publishes “The Libertarian Argument for Gay Marriage.”

Senator John McCain’s recent appearance on the Ellen Degeneres show raises questions about his support of same-sex civil unions.

LGBT activists call for head doc to resign after APA issues an alarming gender diagnosis review, which recommends reparative therapy for transgender youth.

A transgender activist and fundraiser from Madison, Wisconsin was murdered while on vacation in Mexico.