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Empire State Pride Agenda

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.

Fri at 8:35am
Kathryn
Kathryn
If you don't know who your senator is, you can find out here:http://www.nysenate.gov/senators
Fri at 8:50am
Celine Guede
Celine Guede
Don't forget that Washington, DC will be voting to recognized same-sex marriage next week! Show some support NY! Send an email to the DC Council to tell that you want DC to pass Bill 18-482!
I am forwarding this from Adam Dahl and the DC for Marriage group on Facebook.

This is what I understand to be true…same-gender marriage has 10 co-sponsors on a 13 member DC Council and is therefore expected to pass next week. As with any newly passed DC Act, Congress has the power to prohibit it from becoming DC Law within a 30-Day Review Period. It’s therefore critical to have the record reflect overwhelming support for marriage equality. I’m writing to ask you to submit a written testimony to become a permanent record of the bill. Will you, please?
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Here is a suggested format for you to follow....

Intro: Testimony by (Your Name) on Bill 18-482, Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Equality Amendment Act of 2009 before the Committee on Public Service and the Judiciary on (Today’s Date)...

1. Universally thank the bill’s introducers 2. Briefly tell your story and stance 3. Ask the Council to pass the bill 4. Close with your contact information, including address, phone and email.

Emails count as equally as paper letters. Send your testimony to dkelly@dccouncil.us
Ms. Deborah Kelly, Secretary to the Council
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Room 5
Washington DC 20004

These testimonies will be accepted up until 5 PM on Monday, 11/9/09. It makes no difference whether you reside in DC, and each voice has equal representation.
Whether you’re motivated by successes in places like Iowa or disheartened by temporary set-backs in places like Maine, please see this as your chance to be heard. It matters. It sure as hell matters to whether you’ll ever get an invite to my DC wedding.

I am writing my email testimony and sending it now. What about you?
Fri at 9:55am
Mark
Mark
Frankly, there should not be any vote on our families and lives, but if there is going to be one, I agree it should be respectful.
Fri at 10:21am
Empire State Pride Agenda

Empire State Pride Agenda The marriage bill is on the Senate agenda for next Tuesday, Nov. 10! Call your Senator NOW!

Marriage Bill on Agenda Next Tuesday - Call Your Senator
Source: eqfed.org
“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. ...
Thu at 11:49am
Chuck
Chuck
Let's make this happen people! Ask all of your friends and family to show their support for marriage equality by calling their NYS Senator and demand equality for all New Yorkers!
Thu at 1:16pm
Empire State Pride Agenda

Empire State Pride Agenda Check out our recap of the 2009 Fall Dinner, with pictures and video!

The Agenda: Scenes from the 2009 Fall Dinner
Source: prideagenda.blogspot.com
We then heard from Pride Agenda Executive Director Alan Van Capelle, who reminded us that in regards to the marriage bill:
October 27 at 2:01pm
Empire State Pride Agenda

Empire State Pride Agenda President Obama will sign the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act into law tomorrow.

Press Release
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. ...
October 27 at 8:09am
Eric
Eric
Excellent news
October 27 at 10:28am
Empire State Pride Agenda

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.

Gov. Paterson to Put Marriage on Senate's Agenda
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.
October 27 at 7:19am
Jessica Naomi
Jessica Naomi
Also write to your Senator http://www.nysenate.gov/
& if they have a FB page or Twitter post your opinions there too.
October 27 at 8:15am
Gavin
Gavin
I have contacted my reps Tim Gordon and Roy McDonald.
October 27 at 8:46am
Eric
Eric
NY State Senator Eric Adams supports the bill and will vote for it.
October 27 at 10:29am
Empire State Pride Agenda

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

October 27 at 7:18am
Empire State Pride Agenda

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!

Marriage Vote Could Be Coming - Call Your Senator Today!
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.
October 19 at 11:13am
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Christian Binder
Christian Binder
Progress in Albany that doesn't line the pockets of the hack politicians? I'll believe it when I see it.
October 19 at 6:38pm
Eric
Eric
Called and emailed Senator Eric Adams who represents the 20th district here in Bklyn, He fully supports the bill!
October 19 at 6:39pm
Empire State Pride Agenda

Empire State Pride Agenda There's less than 2 hours left to purchase your ticket to the 2009 Fall dinner next Thursday!

Fall Dinner
Source: prideagenda.org
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

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!

eqfed.org
Source: eqfed.org
September 22 at 1:28pm
Michael C. McKeon
Michael C. McKeon
Fight like hell Brothers and Sisters, cause they'll come at you hard. Come on your New Yorkers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 22 at 2:31pm
Michael Boyajian
Michael Boyajian
Marriage Equality New York ( www.meny.us ) will provide organizational support for the gay marriage forum featuring Assemblyman Joel Miller September 30, 2009 at 7PM at the Beahive, 291 Main Street, Beacon, NY.
For details contact
Mike Boyajian
845 897 2487
cell 718 938 6224
September 23 at 1:52pm
Empire State Pride Agenda

Empire State Pride Agenda General tickets for the Fall Dinner are now on sale!

Fall Dinner
Source: prideagenda.org
5:30 pm Reception Empire Ballroom7:00 pm Dinner and Program Metropolitan BallroomPost Event Reception immediately following program
September 16 at 9:21am
Michael C. McKeon
Michael C. McKeon
Come on New York ! Kick some NOM ass
September 16 at 9:24am
Empire State Pride Agenda

Empire State Pride Agenda Yesterday, NY Rep. Jerrold Nadler introduced a bill in Congress to repeal DOMA, the so-called "Defense of Marriage Act."

Press Release
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 ...
September 16 at 8:33am
Joann
Joann
Notably absent from the co-sponsorship of this bill is Rep. Barney Frank, who believes that the portability of marriages across state lines is too much, too fast. I don't think he supports DOMA, all he's doing is saying that a full repeal can't pass. I think it's way too early to taks such a defeatist attitude reminiscent of the shameful bifurcation of ENDA in 2007. Barney's pragmatism is sadly misplaced and mistimed, once again.
September 16 at 9:48am
Iris Epstein Blumenthal
Iris Epstein Blumenthal
It is well past the time to repeal DOMA and pass Marriage Equality. We haven't heard of one case in which a marriage between a man and a woman was jeopardized in any way by the marriages of the many fortunate same sex couples who married in states where they are treated like the first class citizens they are and were allowed to marry the person ... Read Morethey love. We want to walk our younger son down the aisle to marry the man he loves and have them both enjoy all the rights and responsibilities that our older son and his wife enjoy.
September 16 at 9:54am
Joanne Nugent
Joanne Nugent
I think the Respect Marriage Act would be a wonderful ting to get passed! Here's hoping and praying!
September 16 at 12:21pm
Empire State Pride Agenda

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.

Work With Us to Win in Fall 2009
Source: eqfed.org
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 ...
September 1 at 12:42pm
Robert Sakowski
Robert Sakowski
I hope everyone works with you guys and ladies.
September 1 at 6:49pm
Empire State Pride Agenda

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!

Low Tea at the Fire Island Pines
Location:The Blue Whale
Time:5:00PM Saturday, August 22nd
Empire State Pride Agenda

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

Fall Dinner 2009
Time:5:30PM Thursday, October 22nd
Location:Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers
August 10 at 12:51pm
Empire State Pride Agenda

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.)

Fall Dinner
Source: tinyurl.com
2009 Douglas W. Jones Leadership Award: The Hathaway Family - Anne Hathaway, Gerald & Kate Hathaway, Thomas Hathaway and Michael Hathaway & Joshua Larson
August 10 at 12:40pm
Robert Sakowski
Robert Sakowski
Wish I could go.:)
August 10 at 3:40pm