Tuesday, November 10, 2009

A Fight for Equality - Gov. Paterson

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Last week I ranted a bit about the disappointing results of the Maine election. Well, now it is time to take a look at some positives. Washington state proved to be a good place, fighting off a repeal of the Domestic Partnership law passed in 2007. Kalamazoo, Michigan, upheld the anti-discrimination laws on the books, and Chapel Hill, North Carolina, elected an LGBT mayor. And Houston, Texas, voted an out lesbian to be a part of a run-off election. So strides forward have been taken.

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Now we hear New York state is trying to proceed with a vote to pass legislation to bring marriage equality to the Empire State. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg wrote an official letter requesting not only the bill be brought to a vote, but also for support (see here). And New York Governor David Paterson sat down to an interview with The Advocate to express his support of the legislation and a thoughtful analysis of the situation.



There are two elected officials who are not running from the issue, and holding to their promise. All I can say is we can see the glass as half-empty or half-full. Last week, mine was damn near empty. With some time to think and see the situation as it is, I look forward to the future. Thanks to Lee Waters (@leewaters) for the links.

3 comments:

  1. I got my fingers crossed, but honestly I'm not holding my breath. I'm hoping Joe.My.God gives a play-by-play if it really does come to a vote today.

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  2. It's good to be reminded of the positive things happening. Thanks!

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  3. Larry, thank God you allowed yourself to breathe...

    Michael, you are welcome!

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