Today, in a historic vote, a bipartisan majority of the Republican-controlled New York Senate approved a bill securing the freedom to marry for all couples in the state. The bill passed 33-29. When Gov. Andrew Cuomo signs the bill into law, New York will become the seventh and largest jurisdiction in the country in which same-sex couples are able to legally marry.
“This is a historic day for our movement and for New Yorkers who will finally be able to enjoy the same freedom to decide whether and who to marry that other New Yorkers have long enjoyed,” said Kate Kendell, Executive Director for the National Center for Lesbian Rights. “All couples deserve to express their love and commitment through marriage if they choose to do so, and today’s vote is one more step toward recognizing the true diversity of families and the full equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people nationwide.”
People across the country are celebrating, including celebrities.
“I have never be prouder to be a lifelong New Yorker than I am this evening,” said Grammy award winning Cyndi Lauper. “New York now joins a growing number of states leading the nation towards the future we have always been destined for, a future where everyone is treated equally, with dignity and respect."
Now we have another reason to celebrate at Pride this weekend in San Francisco, and everywhere in the country. Happy Pride!
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