Jan 18, 2002 — Gay rights advocates say 2002 presents the best chance ever for passage of a non-discrimination act in the Republican led New York State Senate. Now that Governor Pataki has made that legislation a top priority in is state of the state message. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

Aug 31, 2001 — Could New York follow Vermont's lead in allowing same-sex civil unions? We'll find out during a chat with Jennifer Middleton, a lawyer for LAMBDA Legal Defense Fund. She's spent this week in the North Country interviewing gay and lesbian couples... part of a statewide effort to push for same-sex unions in New York. Martha Foley reports.  Go to full article

Aug 22, 2001 — The 2000 census shows that there are more gay and lesbian couples than ever before living in rural areas. In New York, the number of same-sex couples living in small towns has jumped nearly five-fold. Brian Mann reports.  Go to full article

Jul 13, 2001 — Commentator Eileen Raymond commemorates the first anniversary of her civil union ceremony in Vermont, with her partner, Donna, and wonders when New York will follow.  Go to full article

Feb 26, 2001 — Heuvelton Central School added sexual orientation to its discrimination policies this month. It's one of a handful of districts in the region sending a clear message that...  Go to full article