“So…what are you now?”
May 12, 2009
After reading Jennifer Finney Boylan's wonderful piece in today's New York Times, I was curious about how other families deal with the transition of a spouse. Specifically not in their own relationship but how they communicate that to the rest of the world.
Continue Reading ►Legislation reintroduced in Congress to combat school bullying
May 7, 2009
On Tuesday, Representatives Linda Sanchez (D-CA), Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) and Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY) reintroduced the Safe Schools Improvement Act (H.R. 2262) in the U.S. House, legislation to require schools and districts receiving federal funds to adopt codes of conduct specifically prohibiting bullying and harassment, including on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
Continue Reading ►Family Medical Leave Act expansion bill reintroduced
April 28, 2009
Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) today reintroduced legislation to expand the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) to include a domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling or grandparent.
Continue Reading ►LIVEBLOG: New Yorkers converge upon state capitol to fight for LGBT priorities
April 28, 2009
Anthony Hayes, HRC's Northeast regional field organizer, hopped to it early this morning to join the swarm of New Yorkers heading up to Albany to take part in Empire State Pride Agenda's lobby day, Equality and Justice Day. As Anthony wrote yesterday, ESPA had over 2,000 people sign up to travel to the state capitol to meet with state legislators on behalf of GENDA, anti-bullying legislation and marriage equality. Buses left from Manhattan at 6 am this morning for the 3-hour ride to Albany and Anthony, who will be reporting to us from the lobby day, sent an update after the activists arrived at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany. **We'll be posting additional updates from Anthony on this thread, so keep checking back!** 10:00 AM: The room is packed at the convention center. There are all ages, race and many families here with their children. Our HRC members are sitting with the other members from their Senate District and getting prepped to attend their meeting.
Continue Reading ►In New York, One Day Makes A Difference!
April 27, 2009
Tomorrow, HRC will participate in Equality and Justice Day in Albany hosted by Empire State Pride Agenda (ESPA). There is no question that the momentum behind marriage equality has had an effect on registration for Equality and Justice Day. ESPA actually had to close registration ahead of schedule because over 2,000 people signed up to go to Albany
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