HRC Condemns NY Gov. Candidate Carl Paladino’s Hateful Remarks
October 11, 2010
Yesterday New York gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino made anti-gay remarks in a speech in which he said he didn’t want children “brainwashed into thinking that homosexuality is an equally valid or successful option.” Paladino’s divisive remarks come amidst news of suicides by young people who faced anti-gay harassment as well as a horrific hate crime in the Bronx that targeted three gay men. “By his own words, Carl Paladino has made himself the poster boy for the kind of divisive leadership that makes young LGBT people question their self-worth and gives license to those who use violence to advance their hate,” said HRC President Joe Solmonese. “Carl Paladino is either homophobic or stunningly tone deaf to the needs of the community – two qualities New Yorkers don’t want in a Governor.”
Continue Reading ►HRC Members in Buffalo Fight Hard for Pro-Marriage Candidates in State Senate Race
October 6, 2010
Tim Kennedy’s campaign for New York State Senate is heating up with polls now showing Tim in a statistical dead heat with Republican nominee and marriage foe Jack Quinn III. HRC is making sure our members know about this key race. I've been working here on the ground helping to turn out our members for volunteer canvasses and phone banks here in Western New York.
Continue Reading ►Mayor Bloomberg Appears in “New Yorkers for Marriage Equality” Video Campaign
October 4, 2010
New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg is the latest iconic New Yorker joining in the Human Rights Campaign's "New Yorkers for Marriage Equality" campaign, raising the profile of the timely fight for equal marriage rights in the Empire State. The new video and the entire campaign can be viewed online at www.hrc.org/NY4marriage.
Continue Reading ►Join Us in DC to Promote Equality Across the Country
September 29, 2010 by Christine Sloane
With Election Day just 34 days away, HRC is calling on YOU to come volunteer with us in D.C. to help elect fair-minded candidates all over the country. Join us tonight or any Monday or Wednesday from now until the big day on November 2nd to Dial for Equality. This election year is a big deal for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans, and with your help we can help ensure victory for these fair-minded candidates and prevent anti-equality leaders from turning back the clock on progress.
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