From LC Special Correspondent Ray

NOM Plots Revenge/Big GOP Money Backs Equality

The so-called National Organization for Marriage has pledged $2 million to defeat the Republican New York state senators who voted for marriage equality.  Here's a quote:"Last night we were sold out by the Republican Party in New York. Shortly before 10:30 last night, the New York Senate voted 33 to 29 in favor of same-sex marriage. Four Republicans – Jim Alesi, Roy McDonald, Steve Saland, and

Witness To History

My dear friend (and LC reader) Ray and his friend Carlos were at The Stonewall Inn last night as the New York Senate passed marriage equality.  Here are his pictures and his beautifully written report.  You might want to grab a tissue before you read it:"I got a call from my friend Carlos to come down to the village and have dinner with him last evening and as decided last minute to do so. After

Equality in New York!

The New York Senate just approved marriage equality!  The number of Americans living in equality has more than doubled!  This is the first time that a Republican controlled legislative body has voted in favor of equality.  This a a huge game changer in many ways.  What a great day for America!  Wes and I were married in Canada, but next time we go visit LC NY Bureau Chief Doug, we're getting

Quote of the Day II

"I won't believe in marriage equality in New York until I am being fitted at Vera Wang!"--LC NY Bureau Chief Doug, taking a sensible approach to the impending vote in the NY state senate.  Let's hope Doug is on the phone to Vera tomorrow!

Bloomberg: "Near Equality is No Equality"

New York mayor Bloomberg gave a major speech on marriage equality yesterday at Cooper Union.  An excerpt:"Today, a majority of Americans support marriage equality—and young people increasingly view marriage equality in much the same way as young people in the 1960s viewed civil rights. Eventually, as happened with civil rights for African-Americans, they will be a majority of voters. And they