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Gov. Andrew Cuomo issues proclamation: Day to Commemorate Marriage Equality
New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo — who just 30 days ago signed the state’s Marriage Equality Act into law — on Sunday morning, issued an Executive Proclamation, declaring July 24, 2011 as a “Day to Commemorate Marriage Equality” in the Empire State.
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Countdown to Midnight: New York same-sex couples prepare to say ‘I Do’
Hundreds of gay and lesbian couples in New York will say “I Do” on Sunday, as the state’s Marriage Equality Act takes effect in just one hour.
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Group advises NY town clerks it’s OK to discriminate in the name of Jesus
The Alliance Defense Fund is coming to the aid of New York city and town clerks, advising them that it’s perfectly legal to discriminate against gay couples when issuing marriage licenses, because state statute requires New York employers “accommodate sincerely held religious beliefs.”
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Vatican adviser: Cuomo should be denied Communion for supporting gay marriage
A theology professor in Detroit and senior adviser to the Vatican has blasted New York’s Catholic governor, Andrew Cuomo, for supporting marriage equality, and suggested that Cuomo be punished by being denied Holy Communion.
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Following New York victory, will marriage equality spread to other states?
We did it! New York Marriages can start in less than a month. That success gives us new leverage in the 44 states that have yet to enact marriage equality. We also won victories this week in Wisconsin and Maryland…
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New York City pride participants cheer Cuomo — a true ‘fierce advocate’
Now THIS is what a “fierce advocate” looks like — just in case a certain President is taking notes …
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How an ‘unlikely mix of forces’ came together for marriage equality in NY
In a fascinating read, The New York Times details how an unlikely mix of forces came together over the past several weeks to bring marriage equality to the Empire State, and how, over time, championing same-sex marriage had become personal for Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
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New York becomes sixth, most populous U.S. state to legalize marriage equality
New York State on Friday night, June 24, became the sixth and most populous state to legalize marriage for same-sex couples.
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NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo signs Marriage Equality Act just before midnight
Update: Complete coverage on marriage equality vote here. Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed New York’s gay marriage bill, starting what is expected to be a crush of gay weddings starting in 30 days, reports the Associated Press. The Democratic governor signed the measure shortly before midnight Friday, following up on a promise to put his […]
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New York state legislature approves marriage equality for same-sex couples
In a historic late night vote — the last vote of the legislative session, after years of failed efforts to align votes in both Assembly and the Senate, and on the eve of New York City pride — the New York state Senate late Friday approved a marriage equity bill.