The Huffington Post
June 23, 2009
For months now, gay rights advocates in New York have been pulling strings, marshaling forces, and lobbying moderate state senators to make 2009 the year the Empire State finally passes marriage equality. Two weeks ago, all our dreams seemed to come crashing down in the midst of a legislative circus -- and yet June 24 may be the day they come true at last. This isn't how we wanted it to happen. Marriage equality advocates have worked for years to explain that this cause is an ethical issue: one of equality, basic rights, and justice. But hey, this is New York. Forty years after the Stonewall riots, maybe June 24 will go down in history after all. [Link]
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
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