Undecided Republican Senator Stephen Saland was the deciding vote. He said, "While I understand that my vote will disappoint many, I also know my vote is a vote of conscience." He continued, "I am doing the right thing in voting to support marriage equality.
Encouraging the acceptance of homosexuality. Denouncing bigotry and promoting tolerance.
Showing posts with label gay rights. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gay rights. Show all posts
Friday, June 24, 2011
The New York Vote on Marriage Equality
Labels:
gay rights,
gay suicide rate,
lesbian test,
Marriage Equality,
New York,
please call Farley 202-684-2471,
State Senator Farley,
vote
Saturday, June 18, 2011
The U.N. Finally Joins Us in the 21st Century
See the following link to learn more.
New York too is trying with much difficulty to legalize same-sex marriage, but it is only a matter of time before we're looking back on all the unnecessary fuss being made over including everyone in their basic rights. That which should have welcomed everyone long ago, but because some people misinterpreted what was written in their favorite book, they have been allowed to make others live by their rules.
It's good to see the brave women of Saudi Arabia have been inspired to stand up for themselves. I wish them much success on that long, hard road.
New York too is trying with much difficulty to legalize same-sex marriage, but it is only a matter of time before we're looking back on all the unnecessary fuss being made over including everyone in their basic rights. That which should have welcomed everyone long ago, but because some people misinterpreted what was written in their favorite book, they have been allowed to make others live by their rules.
It's good to see the brave women of Saudi Arabia have been inspired to stand up for themselves. I wish them much success on that long, hard road.
Labels:
Basic human rights,
CEDAW,
Civil Rights,
discrimination,
gay rights,
Governor Cuomo,
homosexuality,
New York,
same-sex marriage,
Saudi Arabia,
U.N.,
Women driving
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