(Long) Island Beachgoers and Businesses mobilized for marriage
June 1, 2009
No matter where we go in eastern Long Island the response has been overwhelmingly the same. The residents of the South Fork want to see same-sex marriage passed this year in New York.
Continue Reading ►Arizona Rep. Kyrsten Sinema: the anti-Rove
June 1, 2009
Arizona State Rep. Kyrsten Sinema (who spearheaded efforts to defeat discriminatory marriage amendments in Arizona) is out with a new book, Unite and Conquer. Throwing out the short-sighted 'divide and conquer' strategy used by the likes of Karl Rove, Kyrsten uses her vast campaign expertise to illustrate how progressives can win while employing our highest ideals.
Continue Reading ►Marty’s Big Gay Adventure on Long Island
June 1, 2009
When I was growing up, one of the highlights of summers for all kids was taking a trip to Adventureland, the largest amusement park on Long Island. I hadn't been there in over 30 years, but I had good reason to: it was having its first-ever "Gay Day."
Continue Reading ►Safe Schools Bill Passes in Oregon
June 1, 2009
Back in 2001, I was a co-founder of the Oregon Safe Schools & Communities Coalition. The organization still actively trains education professionals and administrators as well as law enforcement officers and community leaders and educates about anti-LGBT bias and prevention.
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