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Sexual Identity
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Cuomo aids push for same-sex marriage
Albany, NY, Apr 21, 2011 — Advocates for same sex marriage are launching an all out effort to legalize gay marriage in New York before the legislative session ends. And they're getting a big assist from Governor Andrew Cuomo. Karen Dewitt reports from Albany. Go to full article
GLBT film festival to address school bullying
Potsdam, NY, Mar 22, 2011 — NCPR is media sponsor for this weekend's "Out at the Movies" film festival . The film series explores aspects of and issues in the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community. One of the films addresses bullying in school, and will include a workshop for students, teachers and staff. Todd Moe talks with Jenny Betz, Education Manager for GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network. She'll lead a workshop on safe schools for all students at Potsdam Central School on Saturday. Go to full article
Cuomo in step with Dems on social issues
Jan 14, 2011 — Much of the focus in the first two weeks of Governor Andrew Cuomo's term has been on the state's financial crisis, and the new governor's fiscally conservative prescriptions: a public employee wage freeze, spending cuts, a property tax cap.
Cuomo, a Democrat, is more in step with his party when it comes to social issues. Karen DeWitt explains. Go to full article
Cuomo, a Democrat, is more in step with his party when it comes to social issues. Karen DeWitt explains. Go to full article
After their own service, Gibson and Owens divided on Don't Ask Don't Tell
Plattsburgh, NY, Dec 21, 2010 — In the coming months, rank-and-file service-members will be dealing with big changes in the military culture, now that don't-ask-don't-tell has been repealed.
Two... Go to full article
Two... Go to full article
Fort Drum wrestles with end of Don't Ask Don't Tell
Watertown, NY, Dec 21, 2010 — President Obama is expected to sign the measure repealing Don't Ask Don't Tell tomorrow. The Senate voted to end the 17 year-old policy barring gays or lesbians from military... Go to full article
Paladino apologizes, Dems not impressed
Buffalo, NY, Oct 13, 2010 — Republican gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino apologized yesterday for anti-gay comments but Democrats were not impressed. The apology came two days after the first... Go to full article
"The Stories Cry Out:" a minister advocating for equality in her mainline church
Canton, NY, Feb 17, 2010 — The Rev. Jane Spahr is a Presbyterian minister who has spent the last 30 years advocating for equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in the Presbyterian... Go to full article
Owens supports gays in military; wants more jobs legislation
Plattsburgh, NY, Feb 04, 2010 — Hearings are underway in Washington on ending the controversial "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy on gays in the military. President Obama sent his top military leaders to the... Go to full article
Theatre Review: "Bash'd! A Gay Rap Opera" at GCTC
Jan 18, 2010 — Bash'd! A Gay Rap Opera runs at GCTC in Ottawa through January 31. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at the opening night and has this review. Go to full article
Assemblywoman Sayward: conservative Republican, unlikely gay rights activist
Willsboro, NY, Dec 04, 2009 — This week, New York's state Senate rejected a bill legalizing same-sex marriage. The North Country's three Senators, Darrel Aubertine, Betty Little and Joe Griffo all voted... Go to full article
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