
Empire State Pride Agenda The marriage equality bill is on the New York State Senate's agenda for this upcoming Tuesday, Nov. 10. We deserve a respectful debate and vote on our families and our lives. Call your State Senator NOW to tell them to vote "yes" on marriage! If you support marriage, please post this as your status.

Empire State Pride Agenda The marriage bill is on the Senate agenda for next Tuesday, Nov. 10! Call your Senator NOW!
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“Marriage equality has been an issue Governor Paterson has long championed and we are thrilled he has called the State Senate back to Albany next Tuesday and put the marriage equality bill on the agenda. ...

Empire State Pride Agenda Check out our recap of the 2009 Fall Dinner, with pictures and video!
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We then heard from Pride Agenda Executive Director Alan Van Capelle, who reminded us that in regards to the marriage bill:

Empire State Pride Agenda President Obama will sign the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act into law tomorrow.
Source: prideagenda.org
Bill is First-Ever Pro-LGBT Legislation Passed at the Federal LevelOctober 22, 2009—The Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act, which would add sexual orientation and gender identity to federal hate crimes laws, was passed by the U. ...

Empire State Pride Agenda
Gov. Paterson has promised to put marriage on the Senate's agenda in the coming weeks. Call your Senator now to let them know that it would be unacceptable to
return to Albany and not vote on the
marriage bill.
Source: eqfed.org
Governor Paterson announced at the Pride Agenda’s Fall Dinner last Thursday that the marriage equality bill would be among the first items on the agenda when he calls the legislature back to Albany to deal with the state’s budget deficit and other unfinished business.

Empire State Pride Agenda Thanks to everyone who made the 2009 Fall Dinner a huge success! Event recap to come soon.

Empire State Pride Agenda
We NOW have the best opportunity in months to get the State Senate to debate and vote on
the marriage bill. Call your Senator TODAY and tell him/her that we're done waiting!
Source: eqfed.org
Last week, State Senator Tom Duane, the marriage bill’s lead sponsor, said that he believes a vote could come before the November 3 elections. And today the Times Union in Albany called on the State Senate to stop delaying and vote on marriage immediately.

Empire State Pride Agenda There's less than 2 hours left to purchase your ticket to the 2009 Fall dinner next Thursday!
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5:30 pm Reception Empire Ballroom7:00 pm Dinner and Program Metropolitan BallroomPost Event Reception immediately following program featuringDJ Brenda Black

Empire State Pride Agenda Fall is here - click on the link below to send a letter to your State Senator letting them know it's time to act on marriage!
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Empire State Pride Agenda General tickets for the Fall Dinner are now on sale!
Source: prideagenda.org
5:30 pm Reception Empire Ballroom7:00 pm Dinner and Program Metropolitan BallroomPost Event Reception immediately following program

Empire State Pride Agenda Yesterday, NY Rep. Jerrold Nadler introduced a bill in Congress to repeal DOMA, the so-called "Defense of Marriage Act."
Source: prideagenda.org
September 15, 2009--“We are thrilled and proud that Rep. Jerrold Nadler—a Congressman from our state—has once again demonstrated his leadership in advocating for equality for all Americans by introducing ...

Empire State Pride Agenda Work with us to win in fall 2009! Check out our update on our work and our Advocacy Calendar for ways to make a difference in the fight for LGBT equality.
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Fall is fast approaching, and although June did not yield the results we wanted on important issues like marriage equality, transgender civil rights and safe schools for LGBT youth, we will have another ...

Empire State Pride Agenda If you'll be out in Fire Island Pines this weekend, join the Pride Agenda at the Blue Whale for Low Tea from 5-8 PM!

Empire State Pride Agenda
Emcee: Margaret Cho
Keynote Speaker: U.S. Senator Charles Schumer
2009 Douglas W. Jones Leadership Award: The Hathaway Family - Anne Hathaway, Gerald & Kate Hathaway, Thomas Hathaway and Michael Hathaway & Joshua Larson
Special Performance: Alan Cumming
Celebrate our continued progress and success towards winning equality ...and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) New Yorkers and our families at our 2009 Fall Dinner. This event is our opportunity to mark our victories and thank the people who have helped us get closer to a better New York for all LGBT people.
To purchase general tickets, sponsorships, become a Table Captain, or take out a journal advertisement, go here: http://prideagenda.org/FundraisingEvents /FallDinner/tabid/159/Default.aspx
Please note, ticket sales close Friday, Oct. 16 at 5 PM.
NOTE: This Facebook page is for informational purposes only. To attend the Fall Dinner, you must purchase an actual ticket at www.prideagenda.org.Read More
Keynote Speaker: U.S. Senator Charles Schumer
2009 Douglas W. Jones Leadership Award: The Hathaway Family - Anne Hathaway, Gerald & Kate Hathaway, Thomas Hathaway and Michael Hathaway & Joshua Larson
Special Performance: Alan Cumming
Celebrate our continued progress and success towards winning equality ...and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) New Yorkers and our families at our 2009 Fall Dinner. This event is our opportunity to mark our victories and thank the people who have helped us get closer to a better New York for all LGBT people.
To purchase general tickets, sponsorships, become a Table Captain, or take out a journal advertisement, go here: http://prideagenda.org/FundraisingEvents
Please note, ticket sales close Friday, Oct. 16 at 5 PM.
NOTE: This Facebook page is for informational purposes only. To attend the Fall Dinner, you must purchase an actual ticket at www.prideagenda.org.Read More

Empire State Pride Agenda is thrilled to announce emcee Margaret Cho and honorees Anne Hathaway & family for the Fall Dinner on Oct. 22! Get your sponsorship today! (General tickets go on sale Sept. 8.)
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2009 Douglas W. Jones Leadership Award: The Hathaway Family - Anne Hathaway, Gerald & Kate Hathaway, Thomas Hathaway and Michael Hathaway & Joshua Larson


























