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Gay marriage and the great divergence

It’s no great revelation that we live in a highly polarized country, one where neighbors can see the world in starkly different terms. We Americans often rely on different sources of information, different leaders, different value systems, and...

Sayward praises same-sex marriage vote; Little says vote was appropriate

Here’s the statement from Assemblywoman Teresa Sayward (R-Willsboro) “Today the New York State legislature became the sixth state to legalize same-sex marriage. I am proud to have been a part of the movement to bring equality to all...

Same-sex marriage is finally going to the Senate floor for a vote!

Just a little while after close of business today, Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos has finally announced Senate republicans are sending the same-sex marriage to the Senate floor for a vote. Here’s the text of his statement: “After...

Not about me, not about you

At least not if you’re heterosexual. The current debate and political shenanigans going on in the NY State Senate once again misses the point. And, the Senate is addressing the issue behind closed doors. Shame on them. Here’s...

Morning Read: Is gay marriage debate about religious freedom or bigotry?

Albany is down to the wire this week on a wide range of issues and one of the biggest is same-sex marriage. The state Senate is one vote away from a deal that would make New York the sixth state in the country to approve gay marriage. This...

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Spitzer: Gay Marriages are Illegal in New York State

by Karen DeWitt

Mar 04, 2004 — New York State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer ruled that same sex marriage is illegal in New York State. But the Attorney General left the door open for court challenges to change the law. Karen DeWitt reports. Go to full article

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