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Withers: Diaz talks silly….again

James Withers — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:36:57 +0000

Once again Ruben Diaz, Sr. spouts something senseless. The New York State senator has a history of typing out rambling releases, epsecailly when the topic is gay, and then trying(...)

Watch the New York State gay marriage hearings live now

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:42:22 +0000

The New York State Legislature reconvenes for a special session today starting at 12 p.m.

Gov. David Paterson directed them to take up equal marriage – they can choose to do so or not, but(...)

Lowenstein: We can’t be afraid of the debate

Jenna Lowenstein — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:33:54 +0000

There has been some considerable concern about Governor David Paterson’s announcement yesterday that he plans to introduce gay marriage legislation in New York. James and Emma will each argue(...)

Withers: New York joins gay marriage battle

James Withers — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:50:50 +0000

New York is now the center of the gay marriage debate and it makes me nervous. I know. Coward. Lacking appropriate radical fortitude. Meh. We’ll get to that later. Let’s start the morning with(...)

Paterson unveils gay marriage bill

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:16:43 +0000

(New York City) As expected, New York Gov. David Paterson (D) unveiled legislation Thursday morning to allow same-sex couples to marry in the Empire State.

Standing beside New York Mayor Michael(...)

New Archbishop to challenge gay marriage in NY

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:34:05 +0000

New York Archbishop-designate Timothy Dolan said he will use the prominence of his new job to challenge gay marriage legislation in New York, an effort that has gained momentum thanks in part to Gov. David Paterson.