Friday, June 26, 2015

I Hate To Say “I Told You So”

Back in December I said that I doubted New York State would pass GENDA and they didn’t.
TLDEF Denounces New York State Senate's Failure to PassGender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA)

June 25, 2015 - TLDEF denounces the New York State Senate’s failure to pass the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act. The bill would have added transgender people to New York’s hate crimes law and protected them from discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations. The bill was not brought up for a vote before the legislative session came to a close today, ending its chances for passage this session. The legislation has passed the New York State Assembly 8 times since it was first introduced 12 years ago, but the Senate has never voted on it. Governor Andrew Cuomo has voiced support for GENDA and promised to sign it into law if it ultimately passes.

The Democrats just don’t want to spend the political capital to get the bill passed.

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I am heading to Hartford for the Pride Rally at the Old State House...
The first successive Lesbian and Gay Pride festival in Connecticut took place on the lawn of Hartford's Old State House on the afternoon of June 26, 1982.
Thirty-three years later, we will live out and proud by marking that day and recognizing June as Pride Month with a grassroots rally on Friday, June 26th at the Old State House.
Join us as we honor our history and look forward to the future. Make sure to stop by NIXS Hartford after for a wrap party where 100% of the door and all sales from their tasty Basil Margarita will go to support Hartford Capital City Pride.

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