Recently Pride Agenda's executive director, Ross Levi, and director of governmental projects and community development, Jonathan Lang, joined other representatives from LGBT groups across the country for a briefing on the Administration's efforts to improve the way our federal government serves LGBT people, including in New York.
The U.S. Department of Justice, for one, has filed a friend-of-the-court brief in favor of a northern New York student's anti-gay bias discrimination case.
The Troy Record gives space for a response to a downright offensive opinion piece published recently attacking both marriage equality and lesbians and gays as people.
The Western New York Stonewall Democrats have joined the Pride Agenda and other pro-LGBT groups to endorse Eric Schneiderman for Attorney General. On August 30, we'll be hosting a community dialogue in Buffalo. Join us!
The Los Angeles Times and GLAAD criticize "Dr Laura," who used the N-word on the air and called being gay a "biological error," for falsely claiming her 1st Amendment rights were violated: "The 1st Amendment is just fine: Schlessinger exercised her right to use a racial slur; offended listeners exercised their right to criticize her for it."
And recently the American Bar Association joined the New York State Bar Association to come out in support of the freedom to marry.
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Friday, August 20, 2010
Friday, July 16, 2010
Friday Sweep
Good afternoon, I’m just finishing my first week at the Pride Agenda and wanted to introduce myself. My name is George Simpson and I’m the new communications coordinator here. Now on with the news…
Argentina won the week by winning marriage, making it the first Latin American nation to do so thus far. Mexico City responded by offering the first Argentine same-sex newlyweds a free honeymoon.
Here in New York, Gay City News profiles Pride Agenda’s Ross Levi and explores the work ahead for LGBT rights in this state.
Ross Levi’s letter-to-the-editor was published by the New York Times in response to their article mischaracterizing Andrew Cuomo’s commitment to equality.
Politics blog The Albany Project covered Pride Agenda endorsee Regina Calcaterra’s fundraising successes in her challenge to defeat Ken LaValle in Eastern Long Island, who voted against marriage and GENDA.
And in Staten Island, the NYPD and the Department of Justice held a community forum Thursday addressing the recent bias attacks against a married same-sex couple and five immigrants.
Argentina won the week by winning marriage, making it the first Latin American nation to do so thus far. Mexico City responded by offering the first Argentine same-sex newlyweds a free honeymoon.
Here in New York, Gay City News profiles Pride Agenda’s Ross Levi and explores the work ahead for LGBT rights in this state.
Ross Levi’s letter-to-the-editor was published by the New York Times in response to their article mischaracterizing Andrew Cuomo’s commitment to equality.
Politics blog The Albany Project covered Pride Agenda endorsee Regina Calcaterra’s fundraising successes in her challenge to defeat Ken LaValle in Eastern Long Island, who voted against marriage and GENDA.
And in Staten Island, the NYPD and the Department of Justice held a community forum Thursday addressing the recent bias attacks against a married same-sex couple and five immigrants.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
News Sweep
Rochester's Empty Closet profiles Pride Agenda Interim Executive Director Joe Tarver.
A ruling by the New York Court of appeals found that the lesbian non-biological mother of a child who she had raised with her former partner has the right to seek custody of the child because the couple has a Vermont civil union. The court's decision doesn't clarify exactly what this means for out-of-state marriages or for non-bio parents without legally recognized relationships.
Jurors in the trial of two men who attacked a Brooklyn man in 2008 are attempting to figure out what factors set off the violence. The defendants reportedly yelled anti-gay and anti-Hispanic slurs during the attack, and their motives will determine whether they are convicted of a hate crime.
A married gay couple from Rye, NY writes eloquently in the Journal News about the unfairness of their relationship being treated differently in the eyes of the law.
Argentina may be the next country to legalize gay marriage. The Argentine House of Deputies on Wednesday approved marriage equality legislation and sent it to the Senate for consideration. The country's president has promised not to veto the measure if it reaches her desk.
A ruling by the New York Court of appeals found that the lesbian non-biological mother of a child who she had raised with her former partner has the right to seek custody of the child because the couple has a Vermont civil union. The court's decision doesn't clarify exactly what this means for out-of-state marriages or for non-bio parents without legally recognized relationships.
Jurors in the trial of two men who attacked a Brooklyn man in 2008 are attempting to figure out what factors set off the violence. The defendants reportedly yelled anti-gay and anti-Hispanic slurs during the attack, and their motives will determine whether they are convicted of a hate crime.
A married gay couple from Rye, NY writes eloquently in the Journal News about the unfairness of their relationship being treated differently in the eyes of the law.
Argentina may be the next country to legalize gay marriage. The Argentine House of Deputies on Wednesday approved marriage equality legislation and sent it to the Senate for consideration. The country's president has promised not to veto the measure if it reaches her desk.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
News Sweep
Two LGBT-related cases currently face the Supreme Court: On Monday, the justices considered the rights of a Christian student group to bar gay members from leadership positions. Next week, the court will hear arguments about whether the names of people who signed a petition to place an anti-gay-rights measure on the ballot in Washington State should be kept secret.
The New York Times sheds light on difficulties same-sex families often face when visiting their loved ones in the hospital.
The Times' City Room blog is taking questions from readers about transgender issues to be answered by the doctor-editor of “Trans Bodies, Trans Selves,” a resource guide for transgender people, which will be published in 2011.
Supporters of the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” are asking Obama for a re-commitment to ending the policy and charging that administration officials have been discouraging Congressional action behind the scenes.
The New York Times sheds light on difficulties same-sex families often face when visiting their loved ones in the hospital.
The Times' City Room blog is taking questions from readers about transgender issues to be answered by the doctor-editor of “Trans Bodies, Trans Selves,” a resource guide for transgender people, which will be published in 2011.
Supporters of the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” are asking Obama for a re-commitment to ending the policy and charging that administration officials have been discouraging Congressional action behind the scenes.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
News Sweep
The New York Attorney General's Office has unveiled a new website that tracks data on hate crimes reported in the state and provides resources and educational materials.
One of the rainbow flags that hangs outside of NYC's LGBT Community Center was found burned yesterday. Executive Director Glennda Testone said, "Hate and intolerance against LGBT New Yorkers will not be accepted, and we as a community must stand strong and together in the face of these hateful incidents."
A Brooklyn man who is fighting multiple assault charges in a 2009 altercation and faces deportation to Mexico says he was defending himself from an anti-gay attack.
A suspect has been charged in the strangling death of Amanda Gonzalez-Andujar, a transgender Queens woman. Police have not yet discovered a motive in the murder.
Constance McMillen, the lesbian teenager from Mississippi who challenged her school district’s ban of same-sex prom dates, has been named a grand marshal of New York City's annual pride parade.
It's not too late to fill out your Census! Gay City News explains why doing so is so important.
A group that supported putting a repeal of Prop. 8 on this year's ballot (in opposition to the majority who supported waiting) will now move toward supporting efforts to repeal the ban in 2012.
With a vote on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act expected later this month, openly gay Rep. Barney Frank says the most effective way to make a difference is to contact members of Congress directly.
Sen. John McCain isn't willing to speak with gay troops to get a more complete picture of military life under the current "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. "Why should I? That would be nuts,"he said.
The Vatican is trying to quell growing anger over remarks by the Pope's top aide that the "problem'' behind the pedophile priest scandals is homosexuality and not to the church's celibacy requirement for clergy.
One of the rainbow flags that hangs outside of NYC's LGBT Community Center was found burned yesterday. Executive Director Glennda Testone said, "Hate and intolerance against LGBT New Yorkers will not be accepted, and we as a community must stand strong and together in the face of these hateful incidents."
A Brooklyn man who is fighting multiple assault charges in a 2009 altercation and faces deportation to Mexico says he was defending himself from an anti-gay attack.
A suspect has been charged in the strangling death of Amanda Gonzalez-Andujar, a transgender Queens woman. Police have not yet discovered a motive in the murder.
Constance McMillen, the lesbian teenager from Mississippi who challenged her school district’s ban of same-sex prom dates, has been named a grand marshal of New York City's annual pride parade.
It's not too late to fill out your Census! Gay City News explains why doing so is so important.
A group that supported putting a repeal of Prop. 8 on this year's ballot (in opposition to the majority who supported waiting) will now move toward supporting efforts to repeal the ban in 2012.
With a vote on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act expected later this month, openly gay Rep. Barney Frank says the most effective way to make a difference is to contact members of Congress directly.
Sen. John McCain isn't willing to speak with gay troops to get a more complete picture of military life under the current "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. "Why should I? That would be nuts,"he said.
The Vatican is trying to quell growing anger over remarks by the Pope's top aide that the "problem'' behind the pedophile priest scandals is homosexuality and not to the church's celibacy requirement for clergy.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
News Sweep
A gay New York teenager who said Mohawk Central School District administrators did nothing to address bullying he experienced at school settled a lawsuit on Monday with the district. The district agreed to pay $50,000 to the student's family and implement changes to protect students from harassment in the future.
The Washington Post praises new rules that will make it more difficult to dismiss military under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" as "an excellent interim step" to a full repeal.
CNN is featuring messages and pictures sent in by transgender readers on the iReport section of their website.
Oprah's website has a beautifully written, poignant essay by the fiance of a trans man.
The Washington Post praises new rules that will make it more difficult to dismiss military under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" as "an excellent interim step" to a full repeal.
CNN is featuring messages and pictures sent in by transgender readers on the iReport section of their website.
Oprah's website has a beautifully written, poignant essay by the fiance of a trans man.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
News Sweep
Marriage equality advocates in New Jersey are trying to bring the issue back to the state's Supreme Court. The Star-Ledger editorializes that none of this would be necessary if NJ had a functional government that had done its job and passed marriage already.
18-year-old Constance McMillen has won her suit against her school district for violating her First Amendment rights for refusing to allow her to bring her girlfriend to the prom, but the district will not be forced to hold the dance.
The ACLU and Equality California have notified U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker that they intend to appeal his ruling that requires them to disclose some internal campaign-related documents to the defendants in the Prop 8 trial.
18-year-old Constance McMillen has won her suit against her school district for violating her First Amendment rights for refusing to allow her to bring her girlfriend to the prom, but the district will not be forced to hold the dance.
The ACLU and Equality California have notified U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker that they intend to appeal his ruling that requires them to disclose some internal campaign-related documents to the defendants in the Prop 8 trial.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
News Sweep
In response to the incendiary "bathroom bill" rhetoric sometimes used by anti-gay forces, the Pride Agenda has created a GENDA myth-busting Q&A resource.
A New York mid-level court of appeals has ruled that the state has the power to annul a civil union made in another state. ''This is an important ruling. A different ruling here would leave the persons legally entangled with each other, and people have to move on with their life," said a staff attorney for Lambda Legal.
Last week, Gov. Paterson signed a bill into law that will allow same-sex partners to make medical decisions for their loved ones.
The U.S. Supreme Court will soon hear oral arguments in a case involving the Christian Legal Society at the University of California Hastings College of the Law. The group has challenged to school for denying it official recognition because it is unwilling to accept gay students as members.
Republican leaders spoke out over the weekend against health care reform protesters who yelled racist and anti-gay slurs at some Democratic U.S. Representatives in Washington, D.C.
School district officials testified that they were considering canceling Itawamba Agricultural High School's prom before Constance McMillen asked to bring her girlfriend to the event. A lawyer for McMillen, who has received widespread attention in the media, said the district violated the student's First Amendment rights.
The Higher Education Research Institute finds that nearly 2 in 3 current college freshmen support marriage equality.
A report by the Vet Voice Foundation finds that 73% of veterans from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan said they felt comfortable around gay and lesbian colleagues. The percentage jumps to 80% when only younger veterans are counted.
A New York mid-level court of appeals has ruled that the state has the power to annul a civil union made in another state. ''This is an important ruling. A different ruling here would leave the persons legally entangled with each other, and people have to move on with their life," said a staff attorney for Lambda Legal.
Last week, Gov. Paterson signed a bill into law that will allow same-sex partners to make medical decisions for their loved ones.
The U.S. Supreme Court will soon hear oral arguments in a case involving the Christian Legal Society at the University of California Hastings College of the Law. The group has challenged to school for denying it official recognition because it is unwilling to accept gay students as members.
Republican leaders spoke out over the weekend against health care reform protesters who yelled racist and anti-gay slurs at some Democratic U.S. Representatives in Washington, D.C.
School district officials testified that they were considering canceling Itawamba Agricultural High School's prom before Constance McMillen asked to bring her girlfriend to the event. A lawyer for McMillen, who has received widespread attention in the media, said the district violated the student's First Amendment rights.
The Higher Education Research Institute finds that nearly 2 in 3 current college freshmen support marriage equality.
A report by the Vet Voice Foundation finds that 73% of veterans from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan said they felt comfortable around gay and lesbian colleagues. The percentage jumps to 80% when only younger veterans are counted.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
News Sweep
Jose Peralta won the Special Election in Queens last night and will become State Senator representing the 13th Senate District in New York. He overwhelmingly defeated Hiram Monserrate, who ran a divisive, anti-gay campaign.
Democratic Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy, who is considering a run for Governor as a Republican, has declared that he now considers marriage to be between "a man and a woman"--a statement completely at odds with the position his aides said he held just a few short months ago.
A hearing has been scheduled in the case of Constance McMillen, the Mississippi teen who is suing her School District to reinstate her high school prom after it was canceled when she asked if she could bring her girlfriend as her date.
Proving that John McCain isn't the worst politician to come out of Arizona, Former State Rep. J.D. Hayworth who is challenging McCain in the U.S. Senate primary, recently said that Massachusetts' marriage equality law could be interpreted to mean "if you really had affection for your horse, I guess you could marry your horse."
The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force has launched a "Queer the Census" campaign to petition the U.S. Census Bureau to begin counting LGBT individuals.
UNAIDS said Monday that the rate of new HIV infections is increasing among lesbian and gay people in part due to anti-gay legislation like the bill being proposed in Uganda. Michael Sidibe said "it is unacceptable" that 85 countries have laws that criminalize relationships of lesbian and gay couples.
Democratic Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy, who is considering a run for Governor as a Republican, has declared that he now considers marriage to be between "a man and a woman"--a statement completely at odds with the position his aides said he held just a few short months ago.
A hearing has been scheduled in the case of Constance McMillen, the Mississippi teen who is suing her School District to reinstate her high school prom after it was canceled when she asked if she could bring her girlfriend as her date.
Proving that John McCain isn't the worst politician to come out of Arizona, Former State Rep. J.D. Hayworth who is challenging McCain in the U.S. Senate primary, recently said that Massachusetts' marriage equality law could be interpreted to mean "if you really had affection for your horse, I guess you could marry your horse."
The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force has launched a "Queer the Census" campaign to petition the U.S. Census Bureau to begin counting LGBT individuals.
UNAIDS said Monday that the rate of new HIV infections is increasing among lesbian and gay people in part due to anti-gay legislation like the bill being proposed in Uganda. Michael Sidibe said "it is unacceptable" that 85 countries have laws that criminalize relationships of lesbian and gay couples.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
News Sweep
Expelled former Senator Hiram Monserrate is making his "no" vote on same-sex marriage a highlight of his campaign for re-election. The New York Times editorial board highlights this aspect of his campaign that "appears to be growing uglier by the day."
Gay City News reflects on GENDA's status in the Senate and what Andrew Cuomo's possible run for Governor could mean for LGBT New Yorkers.
Police say that five men attacked another man in Brooklyn, New York last week while yelling antigay slurs.
Same-sex couples have begun to wed in Washington, D.C.
Demonstrating that there's still a long way to go when it comes to changing hearts and minds, more than 25 people have canceled their subscriptions to the Washington Post due to a front page picture of two men kissing after their wedding.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case on whether whether the father of a Marine killed in Iraq may sue protesters from the Westboro Baptist Church who picketed his son’s funeral with signs that read “God Hates You” and “Thank God for Dead Soldiers.” Members of the church believe deaths in Iraq are God's punishment for homosexuality in America.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
News Sweep
Former Congressman Harold Ford, who had declared his support for marriage equality as he weighed a potential run against staunchly pro-LGBT Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, has decided against throwing his hat in the race.
Washington, D.C.'s marriage office has hired temporary extra employees in preparation for an influx of applicants on Wednesday, the first day lesbian and gay couples will be able to marry in the District.
Anti-gay activists on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to prevent gay couples from marrying in D.C., claiming residents should be able to vote on the matter. Local courts have rejected such arguments.
Leading up to the implementation of the marriage equality law in Washington, D.C., LGBT advocates worked with African Americans who were crucial in building support for marriage equality in the District.
Los Angeles' John A. Pérez yesterday was sworn in as the first openly gay speaker of the California Assembly.
Daniel Radcliffe, star of the "Harry Potter" franchise, has come out a strong, straight ally in support of the LGBT community.
Washington, D.C.'s marriage office has hired temporary extra employees in preparation for an influx of applicants on Wednesday, the first day lesbian and gay couples will be able to marry in the District.
Anti-gay activists on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to prevent gay couples from marrying in D.C., claiming residents should be able to vote on the matter. Local courts have rejected such arguments.
Leading up to the implementation of the marriage equality law in Washington, D.C., LGBT advocates worked with African Americans who were crucial in building support for marriage equality in the District.
Los Angeles' John A. Pérez yesterday was sworn in as the first openly gay speaker of the California Assembly.
Daniel Radcliffe, star of the "Harry Potter" franchise, has come out a strong, straight ally in support of the LGBT community.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Morning Sweep
Defense Secretary Robert Gates and military leaders said yesterday that they want Congress to hold off on repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" until a yearlong review is completed.
Same-sex couples in Maryland and LGBT advocates are applauding Attorney General Doug Gansler's opinion on the recognition of marriages for lesbian and gay couples that are performed in other jurisdictions.
The Dallas transit agency is under fire after its attorneys intervened in family court to challenge a gender-marker change granted to an employee.
Same-sex couples in Maryland and LGBT advocates are applauding Attorney General Doug Gansler's opinion on the recognition of marriages for lesbian and gay couples that are performed in other jurisdictions.
The Dallas transit agency is under fire after its attorneys intervened in family court to challenge a gender-marker change granted to an employee.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Morning Sweep
The Buffalo Common Council is currently examining a plan to expand domestic partner benefits to all city employees. The Council has delayed a scheduled vote on the controversial measure due to financial considerations.
Maryland's Attorney General has released a long-awaited opinion saying same-sex marriages performed in other states could be recognized by
Critics say that a new Congressional bill to prohibit discrimination in public schools based on sexual orientation or gender identity could stifle free speech and even lead to “homosexual indoctrination." We never realized encouraging tolerance and understanding was so harmful!
For the first time in 30 years, a CNN/Time poll shows more Americans don't think homosexuality is morally wrong than do.
A New York Times financial columnist offers tips to lesbian and gay couples who experience a more difficult time when filing their tax returns.
USA Today explores gay life in China, where despite homosexuality being decriminalized, the absence of anti-bias protections, coupled with the push to marry and have a child, has resulted in few LGBT people coming out.
What's up with California beauty queens? Miss Beverly Hills 2010 has declared her opposition to marriage for same-sex couples. We suggest she stays away from West Hollywood...
Monday, February 22, 2010
Morning Sweep
LGBT groups were invited for the first time to participate in Chinatown's annual Lunar New Year parade in NYC on Sunday.
Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley filed papers Thursday asking a judge to deem the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional without holding a trial on the lawsuit.
A study to be released tomorrow by the Palm Center finds that speedy transitions to allowing openly lesbian and gay service members in foreign militaries were not disruptive.
An op-ed in the Arizona Daily Star criticizes John McCain for his change of position on the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." McCain had previously said he would support the repeal if military officials did, but now that this is the case, he still supports the policy.
Andrew Sullivan had a spirited debate against NOM's Maggie Gallagher at the Cato Institute last week, and the video is here.
Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley filed papers Thursday asking a judge to deem the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional without holding a trial on the lawsuit.
A study to be released tomorrow by the Palm Center finds that speedy transitions to allowing openly lesbian and gay service members in foreign militaries were not disruptive.
An op-ed in the Arizona Daily Star criticizes John McCain for his change of position on the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." McCain had previously said he would support the repeal if military officials did, but now that this is the case, he still supports the policy.
Andrew Sullivan had a spirited debate against NOM's Maggie Gallagher at the Cato Institute last week, and the video is here.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Morning Sweep
The ACLU has filed a lawsuit against the city of Newark on behalf of a transgender woman who says she was harassed by police because of her gender identity.
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that Louisiana must put the names of both fathers on the birth certificate of a child adopted by the same-sex couple.
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that Louisiana must put the names of both fathers on the birth certificate of a child adopted by the same-sex couple.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Morning Sweep
As expected, marriage for same-sex couples will remain the law in New Hampshire, after legislators yesterday rejected two bills that would have repealed it.
Newsweek suggests three reasons why more Americans support the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" than marriage equality.
Newsweek suggests three reasons why more Americans support the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" than marriage equality.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Morning Sweep
A Washington Post columnist urges members of the GOP to follow Cheney's lead and re-examine their stance on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."
The San Francisco Chronicle examines Obama's stance on marriage for same-sex couples.
The U.S. Supreme Court has scheduled an April 28 hearing on whether Washington state can release the more than 138,000 names on petitions supporting a domestic partnership referendum. Protect Marriage Washington wants to shield petition-signers' names from public release.
A Wyoming school district is experiencing backlash after its controversial decision to remove "No Place for Hate" signs discouraging bullying and harassment from its schools.
The Wall Street Journal reports that London's financial district has become a LGBT-friendly work environment.
The San Francisco Chronicle examines Obama's stance on marriage for same-sex couples.
The U.S. Supreme Court has scheduled an April 28 hearing on whether Washington state can release the more than 138,000 names on petitions supporting a domestic partnership referendum. Protect Marriage Washington wants to shield petition-signers' names from public release.
A Wyoming school district is experiencing backlash after its controversial decision to remove "No Place for Hate" signs discouraging bullying and harassment from its schools.
The Wall Street Journal reports that London's financial district has become a LGBT-friendly work environment.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Morning Sweep
Government officials are saying that the timeline for the internal assessment on repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" suggests that an end to the law may be years away.
New Hampshire's state House is expected to vote tomorrow on whether to repeal the state's marriage equality law. The Judiciary Committee is recommending that the House kill that measure as well as a proposed constitutional amendment that would ban marriage equality.
The New York Times exposes anti-gay attitudes in Malawi in the wake of the arrest of a gay couple there, where many of the country's residents have accused foreigners of bringing a "gay agenda."
An Oklahoma man has sued the Oklahoma Tax Commission to get a vanity license plate that says "IM GAY," which they have so far denied him based on a rule against plates that "may be offensive to the general public."
New Hampshire's state House is expected to vote tomorrow on whether to repeal the state's marriage equality law. The Judiciary Committee is recommending that the House kill that measure as well as a proposed constitutional amendment that would ban marriage equality.
The New York Times exposes anti-gay attitudes in Malawi in the wake of the arrest of a gay couple there, where many of the country's residents have accused foreigners of bringing a "gay agenda."
An Oklahoma man has sued the Oklahoma Tax Commission to get a vanity license plate that says "IM GAY," which they have so far denied him based on a rule against plates that "may be offensive to the general public."
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Morning Sweep
Several local politicians will endorse pro-marriage Assemblymember Jose Peralta from Queens for expelled Senator Hiram Monserrate's seat. The Pride Agenda endorsed Peralta in December.
A San Francisco paper interviews Phyllis Lyon, the 85-year-old same-sex marriage trailblazer.
A feature on countries that have successfully allowed lesbian and gay military personnel to serve openly shows that repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" would likely have no affect on "cohesion."
A San Francisco paper interviews Phyllis Lyon, the 85-year-old same-sex marriage trailblazer.
A feature on countries that have successfully allowed lesbian and gay military personnel to serve openly shows that repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" would likely have no affect on "cohesion."
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Morning Sweep
The State Senate has expelled Sen. Hiram Monserrate, one of the eight Democrats who voted against marriage equality, due to his domestic assault conviction.
The Washington Post concludes from interviews with enlisted military personnel that there is increased acceptance for lesbian and gay service members.
The San Francisco Chronicle editorializes against claims that Judge Vaughn Walker's sexual orientation will make him biased in the Prop 8 trial.
Iowa Republicans' attempt to force a vote that would put a constitutional amendment to ban marriage equality in the state failed yesterday.
Anti-marriage legislators also failed in New Hampshire yesterday, where committees recommended against repealing the state's marriage equality law and also recommended killing a proposed constitutional amendment banning marriage equality.
The Washington Post concludes from interviews with enlisted military personnel that there is increased acceptance for lesbian and gay service members.
The San Francisco Chronicle editorializes against claims that Judge Vaughn Walker's sexual orientation will make him biased in the Prop 8 trial.
Iowa Republicans' attempt to force a vote that would put a constitutional amendment to ban marriage equality in the state failed yesterday.
Anti-marriage legislators also failed in New Hampshire yesterday, where committees recommended against repealing the state's marriage equality law and also recommended killing a proposed constitutional amendment banning marriage equality.
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