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New York passes gay marriage legislation
Earlier this evening, while I was taking a nap, the New York state senate passed legislation to make same sex marriage legal in the state, and it was signed into law by governor Andrew Cuomo. Seen above, the Empire State Building was lit up in rainbow colors in celebration.
Senate approval was the final hurdle for the legislation, which was strongly supported by Mr. Cuomo. The Assembly approved changes made by the Senate, after passing an earlier version last week. Mr. Cuomo signed the measure late Friday, and the law will go into effect in 30 days, meaning that same-sex couples could begin marrying in New York by midsummer. “I am very proud of New York and the statement we made to the nation today,” Mr. Cuomo said.
The bill’s passage followed a daunting run of defeats in other states where voters barred same-sex marriage by legislative action, constitutional amendment or referendum. Just five states — Connecticut, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont — permit same-sex marriage. It is also legal in : the District of Columbia.
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posted 25 June, 2011
by cranberryzero
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I’m not gay, but am so gay. Way to go New York. It’s about damn time.
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I went to bed at 8pm and woke up to a whole new NY.
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