Maine Senate expected to vote on marriage bill
April 30, 2009
Today the Maine Senate is expected to vote on a bill, LD 1020, to grant same-sex couples the right to legally marry.
Continue Reading ►New York celebrates the First 100 Days with President Barack Obama
April 30, 2009
Last night in midtown Manhattan at Therapy Bar & Lounge, over 50 people gathered to mark the first 100 days of the Obama presidency. I was in the back of the room editing my remarks to make note of yesterday's amazing day for equality.
Continue Reading ►Statements in support of the hate crimes bill House passage
April 29, 2009
“Throughout our history, this nation has sought to uphold the ideals of our founding – that all are created equal and endowed by our Creator with inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Today, with the passage of federal hate crimes legislation, we have affirmed these ideals and the inclusiveness that our nation stands for by extending the protection of its laws to all: ‘one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.’
Continue Reading ►BREAKING: Hate crimes bill passes U.S House, 249-175
April 29, 2009
Today the U.S. House of Representatives voted 249-175 to pass federal hate crimes legislation, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009 (HR 1913).
Continue Reading ►VIDEO: House floor speeches on hate crimes bill
April 29, 2009
Watch video of congressional leaders speaking in support of the hate crimes bill during floor debate on the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009 (HR 1913). Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD):
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