Where New York senators stand on same-sex marriage

Thanks to surricattus .

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A quick guide for New Yorkers wondering where their senator stands on Marriage Equality:

http://tools.advomatic.com/24/nyequality/totals?

If your senator is "opposed" or unknown," call and let them know where you stand. If they're supporting, call and thank them, encourage them to keep up the fight.

I've already thanked Senator Espada, saying "to deny marriage equality is to embrace bigotry and fear -- two things New Yorkers should stand up and reject."

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I would add that if you oppose same-sex marriage, you ought to do the same thing. You are entitled to your opinion.

PS: I called Betty Little's office at (518) 455-2811 and talked to Kathy, who said the senator does not think the state should redefine marriage.

She also said they are keeping track of the number of calls they receive expressing an opinion.

Update: Fom the Albany Times-Union's "Capitol Confidential" blog a little while ago:

As for legislation legalizing gay marriage, the Senate Democrats engaged in heated discussion during conference earlier — a conference meeting that did not include Sen. Tom Duane, the lead Senate sponsor of the bill. But so far, there’s been no indication that it will be brought on the floor today.

Regarding the EK List

goldsquare said this:

Dear friends who read the EK List, or who refuse to.

It's not my list, and it is not my story to tell - but I think a little patience will find your hopes for it amply rewarded.

[I just saw a bunch of random comments in a row showing frustration on the list, that prompted me to make this post.]

PS If things change, I'm going back too.

Wait for it . . .

I completely and totally agree with Tibor.

Trust me. Trust Tibor. Trust Yeliz.

We *can* turn this thing around.

What happens when you miss a meeting?

Hi, I am the new shire chatelaine and chronicler.

Have a nice day.

It ain't over!

From Casey Seiler on the Albany Times Union's "Capitol Confidential" blog:

Gov. David Paterson just announced in a Red Room news conference that an agreement has been reached that assures that the gay marriage bill will be debated and voted on in the Senate “at a date not certain between now and the end of the year.”

Paterson was joined at the podium by the measure’s principal backer, Sen. Tom Duane, as well as Sens. Jeff Klein, Eric Schneiderman and Eric Adams, plus Empire State Pride Agenda Executive Director Alan Van Capelle.

“This is a stunning and very happy development in this process,” said the governor.

Somewhat significant in their absence, however, were any of the Democratic conference’s three leaders: Conference Leader John Sampson, Temporary President Malcolm Smith and Majority Leader Pedro Espada. Sampson and Smith were part of the meeting where the agreement was hammered out, Paterson said, but they wanted to take the matter to their conference rather than attend the press conference.

Paterson said he would continue to place marriage equality on the agenda of any special session he calls, including those slated for Monday and Tuesday.

“I’m very happy with the outcome of our discussion, and as you know if I’m not happy you know it,” said Duane.