Press Releases
2012
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May 09, 2012Pride Agenda "Thrilled" by President Obama Support for Marriage
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May 08, 2012Pride Agenda’s Equality & Justice Day Hundreds Gather in Albany
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April 30, 2012Pride Agenda Hails Assembly for Passing Statewide Transgender Non-Discrimination Bill
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April 24, 2012Pride Agenda Praises EEOC "Major Victory," Calls for New York Transgender Protections
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March 28, 2012Pride Agenda Sees Gains in State Budget for LGBT Health Programs
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March 06, 2012Pride Agenda Announces Leadership Change
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February 28, 2012The Network Marks LGBT Health Month
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February 07, 2012Statement of Ross Levi on the Prop. 8 Ruling By the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
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January 17, 2012Cuomo’s Budget is “Mixed Bag” says Pride Agenda
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January 05, 2012The State of the State for LGBT New Yorkers
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2011
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October 27, 2011Remarks by Ross Levi at 20th Anniversary Fall Dinner
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October 24, 2011Statement at Rally for LGBT Homeless Youth
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October 07, 2011Pride Agenda Mourns Passing of Paula Ettelbrick
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June 24, 2011PRIDE AGENDA CELEBRATES PASSAGE OF MARRIAGE LEGISLATION
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June 14, 2011Pride Agenda Hails Assembly Leadership for Passing Statewide Transgender Civil Rights Bill
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June 14, 2011Rochester Area Faith Leaders Announce Support for Marriage Equality
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June 01, 2011Organized Labor Calls for NY Legislature to Allow Gay and Lesbian Couples to Marry
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May 09, 2011Pride Agenda’s Equality & Justice Day Brings More than 1,200 to Albany
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May 03, 2011Faith Leaders from Across New York State Announce Support for Marriage Equality
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April 28, 2011Rochester City Council, In Unanimous Letter, Calls on Albany to Enact Statewide Transgender Rights Protections
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April 11, 2011Pride Agenda Notes Highest-Ever Level of Support for Marriage in Siena Poll
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April 06, 2011New York State Education Department Convenes Task Force to Implement Bias-Based Bullying and Discrimination Protections for Students
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March 31, 2011Pride Agenda Responds to 2011 NYS Budget
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March 08, 2011Pride Agenda Notes Election of First Gay New York State Regent
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March 01, 2011New York State LGBT Health and Human Services Network Marks LGBT Health Month
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January 27, 2011Pride Agenda Responds to New Quinnipiac Poll
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January 05, 2011Early Actions Show Governor Cuomo’s Commitment to Civil Rights and LGBT Equality
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2010
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December 22, 2010Statement from Empire State Pride Agenda Executive Director Ross D. Levi on Repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
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December 16, 2010Pride Agenda Executive Director Ross Levi Outlines 2011 Opportunities and Challenges for Marriage and Other LGBT Equality Legislation in NY
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December 08, 2010Pride Agenda, HRC Applaud Barclays’ New Policy to Reimburse “Same-Sex Couples Tax” on Health Benefits
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November 03, 2010Empire State Pride Agenda Lauds Election of Cuomo, Duffy and Schneiderman
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October 20, 2010Empire State Pride Agenda Endorses Andrew Cuomo
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October 12, 2010Pride Agenda, Stonewall Democrats of Western New York and OUTspoken For Equality
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October 12, 2010Dean Skelos said that a Republican majority would vote on marriage.
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October 11, 2010By confirming anti-LGBT sentiments, he shows that he is clearly not cut out to be the leader of our state.
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September 27, 2010Empire State Pride Agenda Foundation and Hunter College release report highlighting recommended strategies for government officials, hospitals, and school boards.
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September 15, 2010Pride Agenda today lauded the victories of its endorsed candidates.
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September 08, 2010Governor David Paterson today signed into law a landmark bill protecting students in New York State’s public schools from bias-based bullying and discrimination.
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September 02, 2010Claire Buffie,1st in Miss America competition to make LGBT equality her platform, will be honored at organization’s Fall Dinner
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August 23, 2010The Pride Agenda announced five new endorsements, including one candidate for the State Assembly and four in races that may determine control of the State Senate next year.
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August 05, 2010We are emboldened by the recent victory on marriage equality in California and in the federal justice system.
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August 05, 2010Eric Schneiderman has been a tireless advocate for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) New Yorkers and our families.
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August 03, 2010The Pride Agenda today announced a second round of endorsements for the 2010 primary and general elections.
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July 13, 2010Pride Agenda announces first round of endorsements for 2010 Primary and General Elections
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July 08, 2010Legislative session brings mixed results for New York’s LGBT community
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June 22, 2010NYS Legislature Passes Bill to Protect Students from Bias-Based Bullying and Discrimination
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May 22, 2010Ross Levi named Executive Director of the Empire State Pride Agenda
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May 04, 2010Pride Agenda calls on New York Legislature to address custody issues for non-biological same-sex parents
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March 16, 2010Pride Agenda congratulates José Peralta on Special Election victory in the State Senate
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March 02, 2010New York State Assembly passes bill banning transgender discrimination; Pride Agenda calls on State Senate to act
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January 27, 2010Pride Agenda Executive Director Alan van Capelle announces departure
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2009
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December 16, 2009Governor Paterson signs Executive Order prohibiting transgender discrimination in state workforce
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December 08, 2009Pride Agenda Endorses José Peralta for State Senate
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December 02, 2009Statement by Empire State Pride Agenda Executive Director Alan Van Capelle Regarding Today’s Vote on Marriage Equality in the New York State Senate
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November 09, 2009700 Clergy and Lay Leaders from Across New York State Call on New York Senate to Pass Marriage Bill
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November 05, 2009Governor Paterson calls for Nov. 10 vote on marriage equality bill
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October 22, 2009Hate Crimes Bill Passed By U.S. Congress
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September 15, 2009Pride Agenda statement on the introduction of Rep. Nadler’s bill to repeal DOMA
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September 10, 2009Van Capelle Corrects Comments made to Crain’s Insider
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August 06, 2009Pride Agenda endorses Christine Quinn for New York City Council
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August 06, 2009Pride Agenda denounces scurrilous attacks on openly gay NYC Council candidate Daniel Dromm
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July 13, 2009Pride Agenda statement on the tragic loss of Lateisha Green
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July 10, 2009Pride Agenda statement on the end of the State Senate stalemate
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June 24, 2009“Marriage bill must be handled respectfully and given its due debate”
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June 21, 2009Pride Agenda calls for a vote on marriage this week
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June 15, 2009Pride Agenda thanks former State Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno for his support of marriage equality
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June 15, 2009Pride Agenda thanks Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi for his support of marriage equality
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June 09, 2009Pride Agenda calls for Senate vote on marriage, GENDA and Dignity
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June 08, 2009Findings Released on First-Ever Assessment on LGBT Health & Human Services Needs in New York State
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June 03, 2009Pride Agenda statement on New Hampshire passing a marriage equality bill
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May 28, 2009Pride Agenda responds to deceptive NOM ad campaign
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May 26, 2009Pride Agenda statement on California Supreme Court Decision to Uphold Proposition 8
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May 12, 2009New York State Assembly Passes Marriage Equality Bill
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May 06, 2009Maine Becomes Fifth State to Legalize Marriage Equality for Same-Sex Couples
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April 21, 2009Pride Agenda Issues Video Response to Myth that Marriage Equality Threatens Religious Freedom
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April 21, 2009New York State Assembly passes bill banning transgender discrimination; Pride Agenda calls on State Senate to act
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April 20, 2009Siena Poll shows majority of New Yorkers support marriage equality for same-sex couples
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April 16, 2009Pride Agenda thanks Gov. Paterson for introducing a marriage equality program bill; calls on State Senate to act
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April 07, 2009Vermont Legislature Provides Marriage Equality for Same-Sex Couples
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April 03, 2009Iowa Supreme Court Overturns Ban on Marriage for Same-Sex Couples
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March 23, 2009Senator Schumer Announces Support for Marriage Equality and Calls for the Full Repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act
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March 18, 2009Pride Agenda calls on Obama Administration to start counting LGBT people and married same-sex couples in U.S. Census surveys
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March 06, 2009Pride Agenda thanks Gov. Paterson, congratulates Justices Richter and Garry on historic Appellate Court appointments
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January 26, 2009Update on Government Recognition for New York Same-Sex Couples Married Out of State
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January 23, 2009Gillibrand Tells Pride Agenda She’s for Marriage Equality and Repeal of Federal DOMA Legislation
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January 23, 2009Pride Agenda statement on Gov. Paterson’s selection of Kirsten Gillibrand as new U.S. Senator
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January 07, 2009Pride Agenda congratulates Malcolm Smith on becoming new Senate Majority Leader
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January 05, 2009Pride Agenda statement on the Brennan Center report on the NYS Legislative Process
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2008
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December 10, 2008Statement from Pride Agenda Executive Director Alan Van Capelle on Sen. Malcolm Smith's Press Conference
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December 04, 2008Statement from Pride Agenda Executive Director Alan Van Capelle on Rumors Surrounding Senate Leadership Negotiations
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November 07, 2008Statement from Empire State Pride Agenda Executive Director Alan Van Capelle about the Passing of Phil Reed
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October 10, 2008Connecticut Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Marriage for Same-Sex Couples
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September 08, 2008NYS AFL-CIO calls on State Legislature to pass marriage equality, transgender non-discrimination and anti-bullying bills
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August 26, 2008Pride Agenda Statement on findings of William Institute report on same-sex couples in New York City
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August 22, 2008Pride Agenda announces endorsements in September 9 Primary Elections
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July 29, 2008Pride Agenda Statement on Repeal of the 1913 Massachusetts Residency Requirement Law
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June 24, 2008New York State Legislature Passes Family Court Access Bill
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June 19, 2008Pride Agenda Corrects the Record on LGBTQ Juvenile Justice Policy
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June 19, 2008335 Clergy and Lay Leaders from Across New York State Call on NYS Legislature to Pass Marriage Bill
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June 11, 2008Working Families Party Passes Resolution Supporting Marriage Equality
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June 03, 2008New York State Assembly Passes Bill Banning Transgender Discrimination
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May 28, 2008Governor Paterson directs State agencies to recognize out-of-state marriages of same-sex couples
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May 15, 2008California Supreme Court Overturns Ban on Marriage for Same-Sex Couples
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May 06, 2008Court of Appeals will not hear case challenging NYS policy of recognizing out of state marriages of same-sex couples
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April 02, 2008Strong Support Continues for LGBT Health and Human Services in 2008-09 State Budget
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March 12, 2008"Paterson is a story of commitment to human rights and civil liberties," says Pride Agenda's Van Capelle
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March 05, 2008Poll shows 78% of New Yorkers support transgender non-discrimination protections
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February 08, 2008Gay New Yorkers Are 7% of Tuesday's Democratic Primary Vote
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February 06, 2008What the decision on the Martinez marriage recognition case means for New York same-sex couples
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February 05, 2008Civil Rights, LGBT and HIV/AIDS groups across New York urge passage of bill protecting transgender people from discrimination
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2007
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November 07, 2007House of Representatives votes 235-184 to provide workplace protections based on sexual orientation, but leaves out gender identity
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October 11, 2007Pride Agenda criticizes Tedisco for politicizing anti-bullying legislation
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October 10, 2007Pride Agenda criticizes Tedisco for politicizing anti-bullying legislation
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October 01, 2007New York Democrats call for equal rights for transgender people; support legislation providing non-discrimination protections
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September 28, 2007“Promise on ENDA was not kept,” says Pride Agenda’s Van Capelle
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September 27, 2007Pride Agenda Urges No Compromise on Trans-Inclusive ENDA
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September 18, 20072007 sees jump in Fortune 500 companies with employee protections for transgender workers
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September 12, 2007NYS Supreme Court Upholds Comptroller Decision Treating Out-of-State Marriages of Same-Sex Couples Like All Other Legal Marriages
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August 09, 2007Pride Agenda Urges Senate to Stop Wasting Time, Act on Critical Legislation To Protect LGBT New Yorkers and Their Families
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June 26, 2007Statement by Pride Agenda Executive Director Alan Van Capelle on the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA)
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June 19, 2007Assembly Votes to Provide Equal Access to Marriage for Same-Sex Couples
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June 12, 20071,324 reasons in New York State law for marriage equality
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June 03, 2007Statement by Empire State Pride Agenda Executive Director Alan Van Capelle on NYC Comptroller Thompson’s study on the economic benefit of marriage equality to New York
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May 24, 2007Empire State Pride Agenda partners with New York Civil Liberties Union to organize New Yorkers around marriage equality and other LGBT issues
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May 21, 2007Assemblymember O’Donnell introduces Governor’s marriage equality bill in Assembly with record 53 cosponsors
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May 17, 2007Unions Representing 850,000 New Yorkers Urge Assembly to Pass Marriage Equality Bill
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May 16, 2007Massachusetts Validates Marriages of New York Same-Sex Couples Who Wed Prior to July 6, 2006
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May 07, 2007New York announces open benefits enrollment for state & local government employees married to a same-sex spouse
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April 27, 2007Governor Spitzer introduces bill to allow same-sex couples equal access to marriage
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March 16, 2007Empire State Pride Agenda endorses Matthew Titone and Michelle Schimel for State Assembly seats
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March 14, 2007Record number of NYS Legislators sign on to Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA)
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March 14, 2007NYC Council Strengthens Domestic Partner Law Council also passes resolution supporting federal bill uniting bi-national LGBT couples
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February 06, 2007Craig Johnson Wins Special Election for State Senate Seat
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January 31, 2007Pride Agenda Praises Governor Spitzer for Increasing Funding for LGBT Health and Human Services Programs
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January 22, 2007Empire State Pride Agenda endorses Craig Johnson for State Senate seat
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2006
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December 14, 2006Transgender discrimination outlawed in New Jersey and New York town of Rhinebeck
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November 01, 2006Empire State Pride Agenda criticizes Christopher Callaghan
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October 25, 2006New Jersey Supreme Court Rules Same-Sex Couples Must have Access to the Rights and Benefits of Marriage
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October 17, 2006Empire State Pride Agenda on the Murder of Michael Sandy
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October 13, 2006Empire State Pride Agenda Announces General Election Endorsements Across New York State
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July 06, 2006New York State leaders express disapproval of Court's decision against marriage equality
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July 06, 2006New York State Court of Appeals denies equal access to marriage for same-sex couples
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June 28, 2006Empire State Pride Agenda & National Gay and Lesbian Task Force applaud launch of new group working to advance fair treatment of hotel industry employees
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June 26, 2006Weingarten, Rivera, Raynor Top List of Labor Leaders Supporting Marriage Equality for Same-Sex Couples
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June 25, 2006Empire State Pride Agenda Endorses Eliot Spitzer for Governor of New York State
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June 08, 2006Westchester County Recognizes Marriages of Same-Sex Couples
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June 07, 2006Marriage Amendment Dies Again in U.S. Senate
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June 03, 2006Empire State Pride Agenda Responds to President's Radio Address on the Constitutional Amendment
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May 18, 2006New Yorkers to Gather on May 30, Eve of Oral Argument on Marriage Cases
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April 10, 2006Support Grows in New York for Right of Gay People to Marry
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April 04, 2006NNYS Tax Department Denies Request of Same-Sex Couple to File Jointly on State Taxes
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March 30, 2006Empire State Pride Agenda Applauds Nassau County Legislature for Introducing Domestic Partner Registry
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March 21, 2006Spitzer, Hevesi and 44 Other Elected Officials across NYS Voice Support for Marriage Equality for Same-Sex Couples
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March 09, 2006Empire State Pride Agenda Foundation Receives Grant to Hire Three Regional Field Organizers
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February 16, 2006Clergy in Capital Region Express Disappointment at Court Rulings against Marriage for Same-Sex Couples
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February 16, 2006Appellate Court in Albany Rules against Same-Sex Couples in Marriage Cases
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February 14, 2006New York State's High Court Rules against Equal Benefits Law (Local Law 27) in 4-3 Vote
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February 14, 2006People of Faith across New York State Voice Support for Marriage for Same-Sex Couples
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February 03, 2006Governor Signs Control of Remains Bill
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January 26, 2006Position on Nomination of Judge Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court
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January 18, 2006Governor's Budget Restores Funding for LGBT Health and Human Services Programs
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January 04, 2006Empire State Pride Agenda Congratulates Christine Quinn on Winning NYC Council Speaker's Race
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