Tag Archives: Empire State Pride Agenda

NY Senate Democrats Back Off Promise For Marriage Equality In 2009

New York Senate Democrats are now telling the press that they may not bring up marriage equality in the upcoming session and may not do so at all until after the 2011 election. This, after encouraging boatloads of campaign donations from the LGBT community with the attached promise of bringing same-sex marriage to a vote. “We want to get there, …

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Appeals Court: NY Must Recognize Out Of State Gay Marriages

Yesterday the New York Court of Appeals refused to hear a case that challenged a lower court’s decision that the state must recognize same-sex marriages performed in other jurisdictions. The court’s refusal means that the earlier ruling stands and New York must recognize same-sex marriages performed in jurisdictions where they are legal. The original case stemmed from a complaint from …

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Paterson Endorsed By Pride Agenda

The Empire State Pride Agenda likes our new governor. David Paterson’s leadership is a story of commitment to civil liberties and human rights. He believes in equality and justice for all New Yorkers and has demonstrated this time and time again in both words and actions. He has been a strong and consistent friend of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and …

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Pride Agenda Provides Fodder
To Giuliani Opponents

The Empire State Pride Agenda has commented on Rudy Giuliani’s notable retreat from his previously vigorous support for LGBT rights by releasing a list of major accomplishments achieved during his two terms as NYC mayor. Rudy Giuliani was Mayor of New York City from 1994 – 2001. During his time as Mayor, he worked with NYC’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and …

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