Pretty big numbers. Pretty huge victories. We are becoming part of “We the people.” 
As Massachusetts celebrates four years of marriage equality, 60 million Americans now live in three states where gay marriages are recognized. California’s high court and New York’s governor made it possible for millions more Americans to opt for marriage–and have their marriages recognized and […]

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I never cease to be inspired by the work of the dedicated volunteers at Lesbian Herstory Archives (LHA) in Brooklyn, NY. Their commitment has continued to keep this important institution that is independently preserving our history, alive and lively. The vision of Joan Nestle and Deb Edel in founding LHA stands as one of the […]

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Published July 28, 2007 11:00 pm - Members of national interfaith organization bring their message to Plattsburgh during their summer campaign across the state in support of Equality of Marriage Act.
Young adults campaign for same-sex marriage in New York
By ANDREA VanVALKENBURG
Staff Writer
PLATTSBURGH “” Brian Murphy recently left a pair of shoes with Sen. Joseph […]

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While it seems politically incorrect in some circles to not pay homage to the gradual step to equality represented by civil unions, Daniel O’Donnell braved the backlash of LGBT moderates in The New York Times on July 13th (”This O’Donnell Picks His Fights . . .). ”Civil unions aren’t really working in New Jersey. Marriage is an understood […]

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With the leadership of Democratic Governor Eliot Sptizer and Assemblyman Daniel O’Donnell (Rosie’s brother), the New York Assembly approved legislation guaranteeing marriage equality for gay and lesbian couples on June 19. Though not expected to pass the Senate, the historic 85-61 vote, makes it clear that New York is following in the steps of other Northeast states in […]

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