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NY Gov signs anti-bullying act that includes LGBTs

Jennifer Vanasco — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:29:53 +0000

Gov. David Paterson signed the Dignity for All Students Act on Wednesday, which protects students – including gay and transgender students – from bullying and harassment in schools.

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NY public schools’ bullying bill ready for gov.

logointern1 — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:30:17 +0000

The Dignity for All Students Act in New York, an anti-bullying bill, has made it to Gov. David Paterson’s desk. The governor is expected to sign the bill into law soon.

The act essentially(...)

Withers: NY rep accused of harassment

James Withers — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:45:02 +0000

New York Democrats are having a lousy week. Gov. David Paterson is hanging on by a thread. Rep. Charles Rangel lost his powerful committee chairmanship due to ethical lapses. Lastly Rep. Eric(...)

Withers: It’s time for Paterson to go

James Withers — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:03:02 +0000

Everyone here knows New York Gov. David Paterson is an ally to gays and lesbians. He pushed for marriage equality, and directed state agencies to recognize gay marriages performed in other(...)

Monday Watercooler: McCain’s love of pretzels to Ashley’s missing brain cells

James Withers — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:15:21 +0000

All you couples better get to D.C. Want to make your mate an honest woman (or man) and be part of marriage equality history? Then grab a marriage ring and get to Washington, D.C. On March 20 up(...)

Monday Watercooler: General Petraeus only cared about your job skills

James Withers — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:35:30 +0000

Petraeus didn’t ask ask, and didn’t care. Gen. David Petraeus, head of Central Command, said yesterday he served with people who were gay and lesbian, and all he needed to know was if they(...)

Wednesday Watercooler: Johnny Weir struts again

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:51:44 +0000

• The Olympic Majesty is well under way over in Vancouver, and when Meredith Viera isn’t calling Christina Yamaguchi a ”Hoochie,” there are apparently some athletic competitions going(...)

New York gov extends protections to transgender New Yorkers

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:42:53 +0000

From HRC:

(Albany, NY) New York Governor David A. Paterson issued an executive order extending anti-discrimination policies to gender identity for state employees Wednesday.

Withers: Will the NY Senate vote for marriage today?

James Withers — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:46:11 +0000

If you live in New York, it’s easy to marvel at what our elected officials do in Albany. Governor David Paterson has been screaming his head off for the past few months about the looming

The Albany gay marriage back room

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:30:31 +0000

Gay City News reports that a high-stakes meeting that included the governor, senior Democratic lawmakers and top gay advocates offered “the best sign yet that marriage equality may become a(...)