David Tyree, who is taking a brave and effective stand for marriage in New York, will be on the FOX Business channel tonight with David Asman at 9PM EST. Be sure to tune in!
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NY SSM Activists Panicked Over Lady Gaga Lobby Antics
NY Daily News: Lady Gaga has activated her “little monsters” in the gay marriage battle in New York – a move supporters of same-sex nuptials fear will only anger reticent lawmakers. … In two tweets, [Gaga] urged fans to go through the Human Rights Campaign to contact fence-sitting senators, including Buffalo GOPer Mark Grisanti. HRC’s Brian […]
Did threats to out NY Sen. Kruger switch his vote?
Salon seems to think so: Diaz is still against gay marriage. But Kruger has switched his vote. And all that’s changed is that his secret life was revealed to everyone in the New York Times. … While the FBI investigated Kruger for bribery, they learned that he lived with his longtime male partner while pretending […]
NY Sen. Ball: 60% of My Constituents Are Opposed to SSM
State Senator Greg Ball has been casting a wide net looking for opinions on the SSM bill under consideration in New York and it turns out that, where it matters most, people are opposed to redefining marriage by a wide margin, as Politico reports: “In Ball’s district office, he said, calls and letters are running […]
NY Sen. Rev. Diaz: "This is the People's Issue"
In New York 1, Senator Rev. Ruben Diaz welcomes the new troops showing up to protect marriage in Albany: Bronx Senator Ruben Diaz Sr., the only senate Democrat who opposes the measure, said he was encouraged seeing such vocal opponents of gay marriage inside the capitol. “That shows that this is not me alone. There […]
Horsetrading Away Marriage?
In the Capital, an interview hinting at the horsetrading Governor Cuomo is conducting for gay marriage votes behind closed doors. Wouldn’t it just be easier to let the people decide, instead of Albany and Governor Cuomo? Gov. Quid Pro Cuomo, you might say: Josh: So do you see [Gov. Cuomo] making a … compromise on […]
New Video: David Tyree and NOM Fighting for Marriage in Albany
SuperBowl superstar David Tyree, NOM’s Maggie Gallagher and Brian Brown, and a coalition of conservative and faith-based leaders were in Albany today, demanding the NY Senate vote down this bad same-sex marriage bill and allow New Yorkers to vote on marriage! Please take a moment to let your voice be heard, no matter where you […]
Video: David Tyree Interviewed by NY's State of Politics
Reporters interviewed David Tyree today when he was at the New York State House to be a voice for protecting marriage: Our video of NOM’s fight for marriage in Albany should be available soon — so stay tuned! In the meantime, please keep calling the undecided Senators in New York.
Tea Party and African Americans Join Up Against SSM in NY
That headline from the Capitol Confidential: It looks like the anti-same sex marriage side got the jump on occupying the hallway outside the Senate chambers this morning with a mix of Tea Party activists and those with religious objections to the measure arriving early. Among the group were some African American church members. “I’ve been […]
Local Press: Voting for SSM Could Cost GOP Sen. James Alesi Reelection
Joseph Spector reports for Lohud.com (New York’s Lower Hudson Valley): Alesi’s decision [to vote for SSM] could come with political implications. He faced a difficult re-election bid next year. Earlier this year, he was heavily criticized by his own party and the public for suing a couple in his district after he allegedly trespassed on […]
WorldMag on the "Not-So-Hidden Agenda" in NY
Janie Cheaney writes: A rushed vote, a cacophony of comments denouncing the bigots and homophobes, a lack of due process and deliberation—that’s old news. What might be new is the bold statement by state Sen. Carl Kruger of Brooklyn as to what this is all about: “What we’re about to do is redefine what the […]
Breaking News: Growing Rallies Halt Gay Marriage Push in NY
No news is good news for our side — time to keep up the momentum! This update from the AP: Hundreds of protesters for and against gay marriage in New York chanted, sang and sought out TV cameras Monday while the state Senate again came to no resolution on the issue in a closed-door session […]
Video: Praying for Marriage, Democracy in Albany
This beautiful video by the Albany Times Union shows the peaceful, prayerful pro-Marriage rally taking place in the New York State House now: Can you spot Giants’ Hero David Tyree in the crowd?
David Tyree, Hero of Giants' Super Bowl Victory, Says He'd Trade Win to Protect Marriage
The NY Daily News on Tyree’s outstanding commitment to marriage: Giants 2007 Super Bowl hero David Tyree said he’d trade “The Catch” and the team’s championship to keep marriage between one man and one woman. “The catch was a gift, it’s not like I’d try to do it. I couldn’t do it again so that was a miracle,” he […]
Pro-SSM NY Sen. McDonald Loses It: "F*** it, I don't care..."
So much for taking your responsibilities as a state senator seriously — and so much for civility! — as FoxNews reports: Republican New York State Senator Roy McDonald has [come out] in support of gay marriage — telling reporters, “F*** it, I don’t care what you think. I’m trying to do the right thing.” Sen. […]




