Former New York Governor David Paterson was honored by the Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund at its benefit on Monday.The Advocate … [Read more...] about Watch: Former NY Governor Paterson Accepts Award at Largest Fundraiser Ever for Transgender Rights
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New York Governor Paterson Gives Up on Marriage Equality
Outgoing Governor David Paterson has given up on marriage equality in NY, at least on his watch: Mr. Paterson described his frustrations over the … [Read more...] about New York Governor Paterson Gives Up on Marriage Equality
Watch: NY State Senator Tom Duane, Others Arrested in Civil Disobedience Over AIDS Housing Bill
Here's video of the civil disobedience: New York State Senator Tom Duane was arrested yesterday in an act of civil disobedience in protest of the … [Read more...] about Watch: NY State Senator Tom Duane, Others Arrested in Civil Disobedience Over AIDS Housing Bill
Hundreds Gather For Clementi Vigils in NY, NJ
Hundreds of people in both New Jersey and New York gathered last night to remember Tyler Clementi, the Rutgers University student who committed … [Read more...] about Hundreds Gather For Clementi Vigils in NY, NJ
New York Governor David Paterson Signs Law Allowing Unmarried Partners, Including Gays, to Adopt
Unmarried partners, including gay couples, may now adopt children in New York state. NY 1 reports: "Unmarried partners, including gay couples, … [Read more...] about New York Governor David Paterson Signs Law Allowing Unmarried Partners, Including Gays, to Adopt
NY Gov Paterson Vetoes Bill Offering Rent Relief to AIDS Patients
In July 2009, I posted a mesmerizing, emotional video of New York State Senator Thomas Duane delivering a 3 am speech in support of a … [Read more...] about NY Gov Paterson Vetoes Bill Offering Rent Relief to AIDS Patients
New York Governor Paterson Signs Comprehensive Anti-Bullying Bill
New York Governor David Paterson today signed a comprehensive anti-bullying bill called the Dignity for All Students Act. The bill, which prohibits … [Read more...] about New York Governor Paterson Signs Comprehensive Anti-Bullying Bill
NY Governor David Paterson to End Election Bid
The NY Daily News reports that NY Governor David Paterson will drop his election bid: "Embattled Gov. Paterson has pulled the plug on his bid to … [Read more...] about NY Governor David Paterson to End Election Bid
NY State Sen. Ruben Diaz Sr: ‘Where is the Gay Community Now That the Governor Needs Them?’
Homophobic NY State Senator Ruben Diaz Sr. issued a press release yesterday suggesting that Governor David Paterson is in trouble because he supported … [Read more...] about NY State Sen. Ruben Diaz Sr: ‘Where is the Gay Community Now That the Governor Needs Them?’
Is This New York’s Next Governor?
As rumors swirl about a "career-ending" ruinous scandal for New York Governor David Paterson, the Daily News profiles a candidate with an … [Read more...] about Is This New York’s Next Governor?