Posts Tagged: new york


10
Dec 09

Gay USA & NY’s Tom Duane on Marriage

“There’s very little excuse for being a Democrat and none for being a Republican,” said Andy Humm to New York State Senator Tom Duane regarding the recently defeated marriage equality bill during the Dec 8th Gay USA news-hour.

Gay USA with Andy Humm and Ann Northrop

Andy Humm & Ann Northrop

via Gay USA


8
Dec 09

Bigotry is a Lifestyle Choice

A sign reads “Bigotry is a Lifestyle Choice” at a New York City protest and rally (December 3rd, 2009) against the New York state senators who voted against marriage equality.

Bigotry is a Lifestyle Choice (Photo: David Badash)

Bigotry is a Lifestyle Choice (Photo: David Badash)

via David Badash’s Flickr Photostream.


3
Dec 09

NY’s Savino on Love & Commitment

“We have nothing to fear from people who are committed to each other, who want to share their lives and protect one another in the event of sickness, illness or death. We have nothing to fear from love and commitment.”

“And that’s really what this is about. We in government don’t determine the quality or the validity of people’s relationships; if we did, we would not issue three quarters of the marriage licenses we do.” ~NY Senator Savino

via Savino Gives Impassioned Speech for Marriage Equality