The state Senate, for the first time, has voted on and passed the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act, which would extend state anti-discrimination protections on things such as housing and employment to transgender people. The Assembly passed the bill today as well, marking the 11th time it has voted it through. The bill will now head to […]
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Pride Agenda passes the baton
The revelation that Empire State Pride Agenda will discontinue its main operations next year has stunned many in the LGBT community. The Pride Agenda is a pillar in the gay rights movement, advocating on behalf of a long list of issues in New York since 1990, including hate-crime legislation and marriage equality. The group has […]
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Cuomo signs name-change bill
The change should help protect transgender people from violence.
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Marriage equality wins
The US Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex marriage is legal right. The 5 to 4 ruling is a major victory for gay rights advocates and it comes as public opinion has largely shifted in favor of marriage equality in recent years. Local LGBT and marriage equality activists will hold a rally today in support of […]
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Pence drama illustrates core GOP problem
Blame the liberal media and dig in. That’s the basic strategy for many conservative politicians when the public spotlight gets too bright: stand firm and let Fox News and talk radio mop up and smooth things over. But that approach hasn’t worked for Indiana Governor Mike Pence after signing the controversial religious freedom law. Pence […]
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Rochester gets good marks on equality
The Human Rights Campaign has given the City of Rochester high ranks on its 2013 Municipal Equality Index scorecard. The city grabbed 98 out of a maximum 100 points on the scorecard, which examined a broad range of criteria, including existence of non-discrimination laws, recognition of domestic partnerships, existence of school anti-bullying policies, and whether […]
