The Fight for Same-Sex Marriage

by Rhonda J Mangus | April 28, 2008 at 04:32 pm | 52 views | add comment | 0 recommendations
The Fight for Same-Sex Marriage by Rhonda J Mangus
We used to be attacked for being promiscuous and not being family-oriented. Now that we want the right to marry, we’re being attacked for ruining family values. I’ve been in a monogamous relationship for 31 years. My sister is on her fourth marriage.”

Tomorrow is Equality and Justice Day and activists from around New York State will convene in Albany, NY, to address the issue of same-sex marriage with every New York State Senator who is not in favor of same-sex marriage.

Kitty Lambert and Cheryl Rudd lead the group Outspoken for Equality and are working on the passage of the Marriage Equality Bill in New York.  Michael James, chair of the Stonewall Democrats of Western New York's group is also part of this effort.

The group has worked with many politicians who support gay marriage and are now focused on New York State Senators Rath, Volker, and Maziarz, who are apparently opposed to same-sex marriage.  According to Lambert, when she asked Senator Maziarz (photo) why he was against same-sex marriage, Maziarz responded, "I'm a devout Catholic,"....

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