Paterson's signing of an Executive Order to prohibit discrimination against transgender State employees has encouraged many. Activists and legislators have responded with gratitude and hope for passing the GENDA bill, which would prohibit discrimination in both the public and private sector.
Legislation to extend benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees quietly jumped a preliminary hurdle yesterday. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted to advance it to the full Senate.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Morning Sweep
Gov. Paterson today signed an Executive Order to prohibit discrimination against transgender State employees. “New York now begins to catch up to where many other states have been for quite a while,” said Pride Agenda Executive Director Alan Van Capelle. “The work is not over, though, until New York enacts a comprehensive law banning discrimination against transgender people.”
Dennis deLeon, NYC's Human Rights commissioner under Mayor David Dinkins and, for 15 years, the president of the Latino Commission on AIDS, has passed away.
The Washington D.C. City Council approved marriage equality legislation yesterday on an 11-2 vote. Mayor Adrian Fenty has promised to sign the bill. Congress has 30 working days to act on the bill, but it has rejected legislation just three times in the past 25 years.
A transgender advocate explains on Huffington Post why employment non-discrimination protections so important.
Dennis deLeon, NYC's Human Rights commissioner under Mayor David Dinkins and, for 15 years, the president of the Latino Commission on AIDS, has passed away.
The Washington D.C. City Council approved marriage equality legislation yesterday on an 11-2 vote. Mayor Adrian Fenty has promised to sign the bill. Congress has 30 working days to act on the bill, but it has rejected legislation just three times in the past 25 years.
A transgender advocate explains on Huffington Post why employment non-discrimination protections so important.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Morning Sweep
This month's Siena poll finds that 47% of voters surveyed were disappointed that the Senate rejected the marriage bill, compared to 41% who say they were pleased by the Senate’s vote. In August, 50% of voters told Siena that they supported the Senate passing the same sex marriage bill, with 44% then opposing it.
Gov. Paterson will make an important announcement tomorrow regarding a major policy affecting transgender civil rights in New York State.
An impassioned Buffalo News op-ed by Jim Ver Steeg, former executive director of the Pride Center of Western New York, points out the damage done by the Senators who voted "no" on marriage.
Houston has become the largest city to elect an openly gay mayor.
“It’s a historic election for my community, and I believe an election that will change some people’s minds about the city of Houston,” said Annise Parker, 53. “It’s a diverse, international city that welcomes everyone.”
Gov. Paterson will make an important announcement tomorrow regarding a major policy affecting transgender civil rights in New York State.
An impassioned Buffalo News op-ed by Jim Ver Steeg, former executive director of the Pride Center of Western New York, points out the damage done by the Senators who voted "no" on marriage.
Houston has become the largest city to elect an openly gay mayor.
“It’s a historic election for my community, and I believe an election that will change some people’s minds about the city of Houston,” said Annise Parker, 53. “It’s a diverse, international city that welcomes everyone.”
Friday, December 11, 2009
'Tis the season to support marriage equality
This jolly fellow resides in Delmar, NY. His snapshot was sent to us by a Pride Agenda supporter.
Morning Sweep
LGBT activists in Queens are eager to oust local State Senators who voted against the marriage bill, and couples in the area are ready to act.
Lisa Linsky, a member of the Pride Agenda's Pride In My Workplace program and partner at McDermott Will & Emery LLP, writes eloquently on Huffington Post about why the protections of marriage are necessary for same-sex couples.
Rep. Jerrold Nadler, the sponsor of the U.S. House bill to overturn DOMA, says that there will be no attempt to pass the bill in 2010 and that serious work on the repeal probably won't begin until 2013.
David Mixner shares his top 10 LGBT news stories of the year.
Lisa Linsky, a member of the Pride Agenda's Pride In My Workplace program and partner at McDermott Will & Emery LLP, writes eloquently on Huffington Post about why the protections of marriage are necessary for same-sex couples.
Rep. Jerrold Nadler, the sponsor of the U.S. House bill to overturn DOMA, says that there will be no attempt to pass the bill in 2010 and that serious work on the repeal probably won't begin until 2013.
David Mixner shares his top 10 LGBT news stories of the year.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Morning Sweep
The expected vote on New Jersey's marriage bill that was scheduled for today has been canceled. Instead, the bill will go to the state's Assembly for a hearing first.
The New York Times urges New Jersey to hurry up and vote on the bill before Gov. Corzine leaves offices on Jan. 19.
In the wake of widespread international condemnation of Uganda's anti-gay bill, the death penalty and life imprisonment for gay people will reportedly be dropped from the legislation.
A San Francisco bay-area board of education is taking an unfortunate step backwards and plans to phase out an elementary school curriculum it adopted to prevent anti-gay bullying, reportedly "under the duress of a lawsuit and threats of recall."
The New York Times urges New Jersey to hurry up and vote on the bill before Gov. Corzine leaves offices on Jan. 19.
In the wake of widespread international condemnation of Uganda's anti-gay bill, the death penalty and life imprisonment for gay people will reportedly be dropped from the legislation.
A San Francisco bay-area board of education is taking an unfortunate step backwards and plans to phase out an elementary school curriculum it adopted to prevent anti-gay bullying, reportedly "under the duress of a lawsuit and threats of recall."
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Morning Sweep
LGBT rights groups in NY are gearing up for an active election year. "We are going to begin a very strategic and steady rollout over the course of the next months of candidates who we feel would make better state senators than the people currently sitting in the seats," said Pride Agenda Executive Director Alan Van Capelle.
Marriage activists tell Politico that despite this year's losses, marriage equality in the U.S. is "inevitable."
Bill Hammond's column in the Daily News highlights the courageous statements of the Senate Democrats who voted in support of marriage and the cowardly silence of those who voted "no."
The Advocate has named Senator Kirsten Gillibrand one of their people of the year for her advocacy on LGBT rights.
Proposed legislation in Uganda that would, among many other extreme punishments, impose the death penalty for some gay Ugandans, is being debated. The bill has sparked international protests from governments, human rights advocates and some religious groups.
Marriage activists tell Politico that despite this year's losses, marriage equality in the U.S. is "inevitable."
Bill Hammond's column in the Daily News highlights the courageous statements of the Senate Democrats who voted in support of marriage and the cowardly silence of those who voted "no."
The Advocate has named Senator Kirsten Gillibrand one of their people of the year for her advocacy on LGBT rights.
Proposed legislation in Uganda that would, among many other extreme punishments, impose the death penalty for some gay Ugandans, is being debated. The bill has sparked international protests from governments, human rights advocates and some religious groups.
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