Take Action Tonight: Rally in Union Square at 6 PM

Posted on December 3, 2009, 5:19 PM, by Glennda Testone, under General.

I imagine by now most of you heard the news about the marriage bill in the New York State Senate. Yesterday, the Senate voted 38-24 to continue to deny marriage equality to members of our community. Our allies fought hard for us and made impassioned speeches, but there were not enough allies to pass this bill.

I’m sure that it makes many of you angry. We here at the Center share your anger. The amount of time, documentation and heartache that our families must go through to get the same legal protection that straight couples receive in New York is outrageous. Everyday, we witness the negative consequences this lack of equality has on LGBT people as they walk through our doors. We need equal protection for our families and our entire community. Help us send a message to the New York State Senate that we will continue to fight until we are treated as equal citizens in this state.

WHEN: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM, Thursday, December 3, 2009

WHERE: North End of Union Square (17th Street)

Join the Center and many other organizations and advocates to express our disappointment and demonstrate our unity.

Sincerely,