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Update from the SEIU phone bank. We filled up all of the State Senators’ voicemail and are now directing people to call in tomorrow during the day.

Last night, after hours of debate, the New York State Assembly passed Marriage Equality for the fourth time. Though the measure passed with 9 less votes in years past, most of those were due to shifts to the Cuomo Administration – including Roann Destito and Darryl Towns. One great anecdote reported in thenewcivilrightsmovement.com describes Assemblyman Nick Perry (D), who voted against Marriage Equality three times prior, voted yes this time. He finally came to the conclusion that “the freedom to live the life you choose to make you happy is a right everyone should enjoy.” Though, just to underscore the ignorance we still face, Assemblyman Dov Hikind held up a photo of Lady Gaga as he voted against the measure – … More >>

Mr. Clinton’s statement—secured by HRC: Our nation’s permanent mission is to form a ‘more perfect union’ – deepening the meaning of freedom, broadening the reach of opportunity, strengthening the bonds of community. That mission has inspired and empowered us to extend rights to people previously denied them. Every time we have done that, it has strengthened our nation. Now we should do it again, in New York, with marriage equality. For more than a century, our Statue of Liberty has welcomed all kinds of people from all over the world yearning to be free. In the 21st century, I believe New York’s welcome must include marriage equality. Read more at Politico.com.