Tag Archives: Daniel O’Donnell

Daniel O’Donnell, DNC Delegate

NY Assemblyman Daniel O’Donnell is also a DNC delegate. O’Donnell was the primary Assembly sponsor of the marriage equality bill all three times it passed.

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Danny O’Donnell: Mitt Gets Worse

My buddy!

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NY’s Anti-Bullying Law Now In Effect

As of today, New York’s landmark anti-bullying ordinance is now state law. And as with so many LGBT rights issues in New York, heavy credit goes to Assemblyman Daniel O’Donnell, the chief sponsor of the bill. Via press release: “As parents, educators, and former students ourselves, New Yorkers are all well aware of the great harm bullying can cause. I …

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At Danny O’Donnell’s Wedding

NY Assemblyman Daniel O’Donnell married John Banta, his partner of 32 years, at a massive NYC event last weekend. The New York Times traces the beginning and course of their relationship in today’s Weddings section. Hit the link. NOTE: In case you’re new to JMG, O’Donnell is considered one of the chief architects of marriage equality in New York state, …

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NY Assemblyman Daniel O’Donnell Gets His Marriage License After 31 Years

Yesterday New York Assemblyman Daniel O’Donnell and his partner John Banta finally got their marriage license after 31 years together. As has been well documented on this blog, O’Donnell is one of the chief architects of marriage equality in New York, having led his chamber to approve the issue in three consecutive years. O’Donnell and Banta were at the City …

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Maggie Gallagher Vs. Danny O’Donnell

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New York Marriage Reactions

Empire State Pride Agenda “Love and fairness wins the day for all New Yorkers and our families. Today is a historic day and a victory for equality and justice – it is the culmination of many years of work by the Pride Agenda and others across the state,” said Ross D. Levi, Executive Director of the Empire State Pride Agenda. …

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NY SENATE APPROVES MARRIAGE!!!

The vote was 33-29!!!! I love you, New York. Now please excuse me as I slip away for some heavy drinking. Marriage equality in New York has been one of the top focuses of this here website thingy for a long, long time.

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Danny O’Donnell Vs. Brian Brown

Watch this!

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NY Assembly Approves Marriage

Openly gay New York state Assemblyman Daniel O’Donnell has shepherded his chamber to an approval of marriage equality for the fourth time. Gay City News reports: While State Senate Republicans on June 15 dragged their heels on moving a marriage equality bill to debate and a vote, the Assembly, having waived the three-day hold on newly introduced legislation, rushed Governor …

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NEW YORK: Daniel O’Donnell Introduces Marriage Equality Bill In State Assembly

Openly gay New York Assemblyman Daniel O’Donnell yesterday once again introduced a marriage equality bill to his chamber. Similar bills authored by O’Donnell have passed in the Assembly several times in recent years. He writes via press release: “It is with great pride that I am introducing the Marriage Equality Act. Since the Assembly last passed the bill in 2009, …

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NY Senate PASSES Anti-Bullying Law After Failing For Nine Consecutive Years

The anti-bullying Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) has finally passed in the New York Senate after nine consecutive years of shooting the bill down. A large part of the credit for this success goes, of course, to the bill’s Assembly sponsor, Daniel O’Donnell and its Senate sponsor, openly gay Sen. Thomas Duane. The bill passed overwhelmingly in the Assembly …

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NEW YORK: Daniel O’Donnell Introduces Bill To Allow Joint State Tax Filings

Openly gay New York state Assemblyman Daniel O’Donnell today introduced legislation that would allow legally married gay couples to jointly file their state income tax returns. Via press release: If enacted, New York State would recognize legal same-sex marriages performed in other jurisdictions regardless of whether the federal government does so. Specifically, A.11479 creates an exception to the statutory rule …

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NY Assemblyman Daniel O’Donnell Gets Bullying Law Passed For NINTH Time

Openly gay New York state Assemblyman Daniel O’Donnell (D-USW) has successfully shepherded the anti-bullying Dignity For All Students Act (DASA) through his chamber. For the NINTH time. The bill passed with only four dissenting votes. And this time DASA could help win the state a fortune in federal funding. The bill covers the broadest categories of students who face harassment …

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May 20th: Campaign Fundraiser For Openly Gay NY Assemblyman Daniel O’Donnell

Openly gay New York Assemblyman Daniel O’Donnell will hold a campaign fundraiser in NYC next Thursday. As regular readers know, it was O’Donnell who successfully guided the state’s marriage equality bill through the state Assembly. THREE TIMES, in fact. Embiggen the above image for details about next week’s fundraiser. You can also contribute to O’Donnell’s campaign via his ActBlue page. …

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Openly Gay NY Assemblyman Danny O’Donnell Considering Run For Congress

Openly gay NY Assemblyman Danny O’Donnell, who is widely credited with his chamber’s multiple approvals of same-sex marriage, is considering a run for the seat of beleaguered Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY). Today the 20-term Rangel resigned as chairman of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee over allegations of ethics violations. Via Elizabeth Benjamin at NY Daily News: If elected, …

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NY Sen. Thomas Duane: Forget About Marriage Equality For Now

The office of openly gay New York state Sen. Thomas Duane sends this message via email: “The month long stalemate in the Senate has ended. I am pleased that the Democratic Conference remains, as they were elected to be, in the majority. It is now time for the Senate to get back to work. The June 8th coup was a …

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NYC: Gov. Paterson, Mayor Bloomberg Join Thousands For Marriage Equality Rally

New York Gov. David Paterson and NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg were only two in a galaxy of stars of stage and politics to join thousands of New Yorkers in today’s marriage equality rally just off Times Square. The event was seamlessly produced by Broadway Impact, who are due huge congratulations for pulling the whole thing off in just ten days. …

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New York Assembly Passes Marriage Equality Bill 89-52!

FINAL: The New York Assembly has passed Daniel O’Donnell’s marriage equality bill by a vote of 89-52. This win was never really in doubt, but the debate still proved riveting – both rancorous and beautifully moving. Congratulations to all and a big thank you to Danny!UPDATE: The debate on the floor has begun. Daniel O’Donnell is at the podium defending …

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Daniel O’Donnell Profiled In The NYT

In advance of today’s expected marriage equality victory in the New York Assembly, the New York Times has profiled openly gay lawmaker Daniel O’Donnell, the bill’s sponsor, calling him the “tenacious, ingratiating, playful and sometimes prickly leader” of the campaign. An excerpt: Assemblyman Daniel O’Donnell wants desperately to persuade his colleagues to legalize gay marriage. Here is how he has …

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