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Assembly Set To Approve Gay Marriage

Submitted by Jabba, Jun 19, 2007 13:55

In Massachusetts, not ONE elected official who voted in favor of marriage equality has lot an election since. Meanwhile, several high-profile anti-equality incumbents and candidates lost their election bids. That electoral fact led to last week's terrific rejection of the anti-marriage amendment.


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i think that every state not just new york, but every state should approve gay marriage because god made us... [MORE]

sara 

Oct 8, 2007 13:24

Thank you Gov. Spitzer, Mr. O'Donnell and Mr. Silver for bringing this bill to the Assembly! Two people who love... [MORE]

Joanne Nugent 

Jun 19, 2007 20:30

Massachusetts already recognizes the marriages of gay New Yorkers who came here to wed before the NY court declared that... [MORE]

Big Bob 

Jun 19, 2007 16:20

In Massachusetts, not ONE elected official who voted in favor of marriage equality has lot an election since. Meanwhile, several...

Jabba 

Jun 19, 2007 13:55

I am a soldier who is openly gay (Iesbian) in the military. I know we have been waiting a long... [MORE]

Mary Verne 

Jun 19, 2007 13:02

More and more Americans are concerned about this issue since the media keep the spotlight on it...but, the bottom line... [MORE]

Danny M. Francis 

Jun 19, 2007 12:11

Our system of government is so impresive because minority rights are not usually subject to a majority vote. Historically, it... [MORE]

Tracy Stanford 

Jun 19, 2007 18:42

White Christian heterosexuals are not the only ones who have to live in this country, although they may make up... [MORE]

xiux 

Jun 21, 2007 00:57

As a Christian, I want to congratulate the Sun and Mr. Hershman for the excellent article on the progress of... [MORE]

Jac Craig 

Jun 19, 2007 11:26

I am thrilled that Speaker Silver has finnally agreed to let this bill move foward. Its time has come. Passage... [MORE]

Kathy 

Jun 19, 2007 09:41

It is interesting that despite the fact that the majority of New Yorkers claim Catholic roots and faith, we see... [MORE]

J Hartz 

Jun 19, 2007 08:22

They act in church because that is where they feel judged. They must pretend something that they don't feel in... [MORE]

Stephe 

Jun 20, 2007 22:26

WOW. This is amazing news! A step in the right direction. I'm very pleased to read of this and support... [MORE]

Andrew 

Jun 19, 2007 07:18

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