Marriage Equality New York is organizing several protests against senators who voted against equal marriage rights for same-sex couples. The protests follow a recent vote by the New York State Senate where same-sex marriage failed by a 38-24 margin.
The protests are scheduled throughout the weekend. Activists are responding by supporting opposition (pro-equality) candidates for the upcoming 2010 election.
MENY Protests are against Senators Hiram Monserrate, Carl Kruger, George Onorato, and Thomas Morahan.
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Showing posts with label marriage equality new york. Show all posts
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Weekend Protests Directed at Anti-Marriage Equality NY Senators
Thursday, December 3, 2009
New York Marriage Inequality Protest Tonight!
After marriage equality suffered a 24-38 loss in the NY state senate, advocates are now protesting the outcome and demanding full equality for all residents.
Tonight marks the second rally in response to the vote and is organized by Marriage Equality New York. NYC Council Speaker Christine Quinn is also expected to be among the crowd. Signs and noise-makers are highly encouraged.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Union Square - North End (17th Street)
17th Street & Broadway
New York, NY
Monday, June 22, 2009
Tell NY Senate to Take Up Gay Marriage Vote!
Even in the midst of a power battle for for the New York senate between the Democrats and Republicans, Governor David Patterson has promised a vote before the legislative sessions ends. The governor can force discussion on the topic, but whether the bill comes to a vote is the decision of the senators themselves.
The senators below just want to vote on a tax bill and end the session without giving a fair chance for the marriage equality bill. It is essential to call them if you reside within their district.
Sen. Diane Savino (Staten Island, BK – Southwest): 518-455-2437
Sen. Daniel Squadron (Lower MH, BK – Northwest): 518-455-2625
Sen. Liz Krueger (Manhattan- UES): 518-455-2297
Sen. Eric Schneiderman (NW Manhattan): 518-455-2041
Sen. Jeff Klein ( Bronx, Lower Westchester): 518-455-3595
New Yorkers, be sure to email your state senator and let them know you demand a vote in the affirmative on marriage equality for same-sex couples, regardless of their previous stated position.
HRC has phone banks set up across New York State, email them now to help volunteer:
NYC: 111 W. 40th St. (@6th Ave.) 5th Floor from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. *Additional time can be provided if needed. To RSVP, please e-mail roryjomalley@gmail.com with your name, cell phone number and availability. Note: To clear security, all volunteers need valid ID and to be on the RSVP list.
Rochester: e-mail Jeremy at jpmull@gmail.com or call 617-669-4412
Syracuse: e-mail David at HRCSyracuse@gmail.comor call 301-651-8518
Westchester: e-mail Brendan at nymon02@gmail.com or call 914-420-3596
Monday, June 8, 2009
Take Action to Pass Marriage Bill in New York
The New York Civil Liberties Union has unveiled a project called Marriage NY that gives the tools necessary to battle for marriage equality.
There are only 14 days left in the legislative season, time is of the essence!
1. Goto the site, spread the word on twitter, and email friends and family.
2. Send a letter to your senator.
3. Look up and call your senators office.
4. Send a free fax to your senator ONLINE without a fax machine!
Join the phone bank for marriage fairness.
• Thursday, June 11
• Tuesday, June 16
• Thursday, June 18
Volunteer at Pride Events!
• Brooklyn: Saturday, June 13
• Long Island: Sunday, June 14
• Albany: Sunday, June 14
• Syracuse: Saturday, June 20
• Bronx: Saturday, June 20
• New York City: Sunday, June 28
• Rochester: Saturday, July 18-19
• Pride in the City (Black Pride): Aug 7 – 8
Contact Lead Organizer Erica Braudy to get involved!
ebraudy@nyclu.org | 212.607.3361
Monday, May 11, 2009
New York Assembly to Vote on Marriage Equality Tomorrow!
The New York Assembly will deliberate and vote on A7732 the marriage equality bill. The bill has passed in previous sessions and is expected to easily pass through again this year, with even more votes in the affirmative.
The state senate is where the bill is uncertain, democrats hold an ever slight majority but four democrats will oppose the measure and no republicans have stepped up to the plate in support.
We must take one step at a time, for now please contact your assemblymembers and urge them to vote in favor of marriage equality.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Take Action for Marriage Equality in New York
Governor David Patterson has announced the introduction of a marriage equality bill within New York state. A previous bill under governor Eliot Spitzer passed the state house but was not allowed to come up for a vote in the then republican controlled senate.
New York now needs to pass the bill again within the assembly and to garner enough votes to pass the bill within the senate. The governor will then sign the bill into law making New York the next state to have full marriage rights for same-sex couples.
Sign the Empire State Pride Agenda's E-contact Form to urge your representatives to go on record supporting marriage equality.
Friday, April 10, 2009
New York Equality & Justice Day - April 28th
On April 28th the Empire State Pride Agenda will host Equality & Justice Day in Albany, New York. Thousands of LGBT New Yorkers and allies will travel to the state capital to meet with lawmakers, share their stories, and rally for equality.
Below is a video ad for "One Day" encouraging people to sign up for Equality & Justice Day!
Goto One Day to sign up and learn more info.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
New Guide for NY'ers Married Out of State
The Empire State Pride Agenda, the ACLU, the NYCLU, and Lambda Legal have collaborated to create a document called Your Government Respects Your Marriage: Developments in New York State Agency Recognition of Same-Sex Couples’ Out-of-State Marriages.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Ask Your Assemblymember to Support Marriage & GENDA in New York
The 2009 legislative session is here. We need you to make sure your Assemblymember supports marriage equality and the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act when these bills come before them again in the coming months. The Assembly passed the marriage bill for the first time by a vote of 85-61 in June 2007 and the GENDA bill by a vote of 108-34 in June 2008.
Click here to contact your New York district Assemblymember.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Join Marriage Equality NY and Meet With Legislators
Join Marriage Equality New York for a day in Albany where we will get the chance to meet with legislative offices from various senate districts to educate them on why marriage equality matters!
Register Now Here
Registration with Bus Ride and Lunch $35.00
Registration and Lunch Only $10.00
If you would like to apply for a cost assistance scholarship, please email info@meny.us
We will have buses traveling from:
Huntington- Long Island
Midtown Manhattan
Buffalo
Rochester
Syracuse
And possibly more locations if we can get people to fill them from those locations.
This event is an all day event starting out as early as 6:00am (for certain bus points) and arriving back in the evening (around 8pm), so please plan accordingly.
If you have questions, concerns or comments please email us at info@meny.us
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