Queens Can Lead the Way to Marriage in New York
August 3, 2010
Three of the six votes needed to pass marriage in the New York Senate could come from the New York City borough of Queens. On my most recent trip to the Big Apple, I travelled to Bayside and met with Tony Avella and his state senate campaign team. Just returning from knocking on doors, Tim talked passionately about his campaign to reform Albany, including passing marriage equality.
Continue Reading ►Scott Galvin: A Bright Spot in the Sunshine State
August 2, 2010
North Miami Councilman Scott Galvin dropped by the Human Rights Campaign this week to thank HRC for its recent endorsement of his campaign for Congress. Scott is running in a crowded field in the August 24 Democratic Primary for the South Florida Congressional seat vacated by Kendrick Meek, who is running for U.S. Senate.
Continue Reading ►NOM Meddles in Iowa Politics After Previous Ethics Admonition
July 29, 2010
This week, NOM reportedly robocalled Iowa voters asking for money to help oust lawmakers and judges who support marriage equality in advance of its sham “Summer for Marriage” bus tour making stops in Iowa. The automated call stated that NOM has received a “challenge grant” of up to $2 million and is working to raise matching funds. Now is the question is will NOM again flaunt state public disclosure laws by hiding donations for use in Iowa campaigns?
Continue Reading ►Long Island Leader for Marriage Equality
July 29, 2010
Regina Calcaterra, Democratic New York state Senate candidate from eastern Suffolk County on Long Island, was recently endorsed by the Human Rights Campaign New York PAC in her bid to unseat an incumbent who voted against the marriage equality bill last year.
Continue Reading ►Niagara Falls for Marriage Equality?
July 28, 2010
Erie County legislator Tim Kennedy of Buffalo is running for New York State Senate and is endorsed by the Human Rights Campaign New York PAC. Tim, a strong supporter of marriage equality, is running in the September 14th primary against a Democrat who voted to stop the marriage equality bill last year.
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