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"Luke" TV ad for marriage equality in New York
Our new ad features Karen, Luke & Jessica Schuster of Rochester, NY. If Karen’s daughter Jessica meets someone and falls in love, she can get married, but her gay son Luke can’t. This painful situation is the reality for thousands of families across New York State. We need the New York State Senate to act now and pass the marriage equality bill so that same-sex couples will no longer be treated as second-class citizens.
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Empire State Pride Agenda Read Alan Van Capelle's message to our community and its supporters on our continuing work:
Source: eqfed.org
It’s now been more than three weeks since any business has been taken up by the New York State Senate. When I returned to New York City from Albany yesterday there was still no sign of a break in the impasse that has stalled our state’s government for far too long now.


We just released the following statement by Executive Director Alan Van Capelle on the gridlock in the Senate: “State Senators need to know that it is unacceptable to leave Albany without voting on and passing the marriage bill...
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Mark at 7:34pm June 24
I think they are playing chicken and this was planned so that they don't have to deal with it.


Robert at 6:43am June 25
I agree Mark, I believe we might need a "March on Albany" as was done in Washinton, DC years ago. It's unfortunate that they just walk on eggs with this, They are thinging of their careers instad of doing what is right and just. Amen!


Empire State Pride Agenda New poll reaffirms that the majority of New Yorkers support marriage equality!
Source: prideagenda.blogspot.com
The new Quinnipiac University poll conducted last week found that 51% of New Yorkers support passing legislation to extend marriage to same-sex couples, while only 41% oppose it. This marks the first time ...


Empire State Pride Agenda No matter what happens in the Senate this week, NYC Pride will be a great way to show the power of our community! RSVP to march with the Pride Agenda!


Empire State Pride Agenda The Pride Agenda thanks Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi for his support for marriage equality!
Source: www.nytimes.com
Any change in the New York law can, and must, balance equality while making sure that religious institutions remain free to choose whether to marry same-sex couples.


Empire State Pride Agenda The Pride Agenda thanks former Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno for his support for marriage equality!
Source: prideagenda.org
Albany, New York, June 15, 2009 – In a powerful public statement, former Majority Leader Joe Bruno has given his strong support for marriage equality for same-sex couples and calls for the Senate leadership ...


Join the Empire State Pride Agenda & Executive Director Alan Van Capelle at NYC Pride as we galvanize our community in our fight to win equality & Justice! Help us show the St...
Host:Empire State Pride Agenda
Time:12:15PM Sunday, June 28th
Location:54th Street between 6th & 7th Avenue


Empire State Pride Agenda Marriage equality is NOT a partisan issue! Call and write your Senator AGAIN to tell them it's time to vote on marriage!
Source: eqfed.org
The Pride Agenda and our allies have been fighting hard to make sure that same-sex couples in New York are given access to marriage and the 1,324 rights and responsibilities that come with a state marriage license. ...


Empire State Pride Agenda Our statement on developments in the Senate:
Source: eqfed.org
Moments ago, we released the following statement in response to developing events in the New York State Senate. Stay tuned for more updates from the Pride Agenda as this situation unfolds:


Mark at 6:01pm June 9
This IS about politics -- obviously. We need the Senate, a political body, to vote for these things. I agreethat we keep the pressure up, but it is political.


Brenda at 6:28pm June 9
always is, always will be.


Empire State Pride Agenda Read our new, first-ever assessment of the health and human services needs of LGBT New Yorkers: http://tinyurl.com/m8l3mg


Empire State Pride Agenda Our Statewide Marriage Call-In Day is today - PLEASE call your Senator and get all your New Yorker friends and family to do the same!
Source: eqfed.org
Today, Monday, June 8, is the Statewide Marriage Call-In Day. You are receiving this e-mail because the New York State marriage equality bill has been passed by the Assembly, and it’s now time for the State Senate to vote on the bill.


Statement by Empire State Pride Agenda Executive Director Alan Van Capelle June 3, 2009—"Today, New Hampshire has done the right thing and will now allow same-sex couples to marry...


Please join the Pride Agenda and march with us in the Queens Pride Parade. Don’t worry if you don’t live in Queens—We need as many people from the 5 boroughs and beyond for th...
Host:Empire State Pride Agenda
Time:11:30AM Sunday, June 7th
Location: Near the Roosevelt Street/Jackson Heights stop on the E/F/R/G subways lines


Today the National Organization for Marriage—the group behind the “Gathering Storm” and Carrie Prajean ads—have released a TV ad in New York containing many of the same false messages that we’ve seen in anti-marriage equality campaigns across the country...
Stephanie at 6:18pm May 28
Now is the time!


Joyce at 2:26pm May 29
Write your letters! Lobby your Senators! Spread the word!...and when you get a robo call from NOM answer it and let them know what u think by calling or emailing!!!


Empire State Pride Agenda Pride Agenda executive director on the Prop 8 decision: "“Today’s ruling from the California Supreme Court missed an opportunity to do what courts are supposed to do and that is to make sure that all people are treated equally under the law."
Source: prideagenda.org
May 26, 2009--“Today’s ruling from the California Supreme Court missed an opportunity to do what courts are supposed to do and that is to make sure that all people are treated equally under the law.


Click here to watch our second ad for marriage equality in New York, featuring Karen, Jessica & Luke Schuster of Rochester, NY. Karen's straight daughter Jessica can get married if she meets someone and falls in love, but her gay son Luke can't...


Empire State Pride Agenda Rally for marriage this weekend in NYC!
Source: prideagenda.blogspot.com
Join us at a rally in NYC this weekend to show your support for marriage equality! The cast of Broadway's "Hair" will be joined by special guests, including the Pride Agenda's Executive Director Alan Van Capelle. ...


Click here to watch our new ad, contact your State Senator and ask them to support marriage, and help us keep our ad on air!
Valerie at 9:47am May 13
finally!


Magaly at 4:46pm May 13
After reading that Brief filed by Ken Starr in California NOW I understand where the recent and scandalous Ms. California got the phrase "opposite-sex couples" when answering Perez Hilton's question during the pageant.


Empire State Pride Agenda BREAKING NEWS: Marriage passes the New York State Assembly! Now, contact your Senator to let them know you want them to vote for marriage, too.
Source: eqfed.org
The marriage bill (A.7732/O'Donnell)(S.4401/Duane) to provide equal access to marriage for same-sex couples has just passed the State Assembly with bipartisan support. This means that once again, the Assembly has stood on the side of equality and justice for the LGBT community.


Empire State Pride Agenda The New York State Assembly is currently debating marriage!
Source: www.assembly.state.ny.us
Unedited gavel-to-gavel coverage of Assembly sessions as well as other legislative proceedings are now available on most local cable systems. To view cable systems that carry NYS Legislative Proceedings click here. For a schedule of air times this week click here.


We just released the following statement: “Our legislature has the opportunity this springtime to make New York proud,” says Pride Agenda’s Van Capelle...


Empire State Pride Agenda Thank you to everyone who made Equality & Justice Day 2009 a huge success!
Source: prideagenda.blogspot.com
Thank you to everyone who helped make LGBT Equality & Justice Day 2009 our most successful lobby day ever! Two thousand of you came to show Albany the power of our community, and your efforts did not ...


Chuck at 10:55am April 30
I had a great time there! It's awesome to be with a group of such dedicated LGBT activists. A real feeling of solidarity.
Maybe this will be the year that we too get our full civil rights!
Maybe this will be the year that we too get our full civil rights!


Amy at 5:08pm April 30
Great day! My son is now an official activist too.


Empire State Pride Agenda GENDA just passed the NYS Assembly. Now on to the Senate!
Source: prideagenda.org
Statement from Pride Agenda Executive Director Alan Van CapelleApril 21, 2009—“We thank the New York State Assembly for voting by a wide margin today to amend the state’s human rights law to include anti-discrimination protections based upon gender identity and expression. ...


Brenda at 6:13pm April 21
Awesome!!!!!!!!
Nick at 8:07am April 29
Yesterday was amazing!!! Roadtrip to Albany, Gov Paterson, Interfaith Service, fighting for Marriage and Shayna Steele-- Operation Gay Marriage: In Action. :)


Empire State Pride Agenda just released a new video featuring Mass. clergy dispelling myths surrounding marriage equality and religious freedom -- check it out!
Source: www.youtube.com
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