Paterson Talks N.Y. Marriage Fight

Former New York governor David Paterson reflected on the lessons of his work around the marriage equality bill in 2009 and praised the efforts currently under way to pass the measure in the state senate.

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Cuomo: No marriage bill until votes are lined up

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo told reporters today a marriage equality bill would likely not be introduced in the State Senate unless and until he is confident it has the votes to pass:
“The question is what’s going to happen in the Senate. The discussions that I’ve had with the collective group that is working on [...]

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Governor David Paterson: It Gets Better

DavidPatersonItGetsBetterx390 (Screengrab) | Advocate.comNew York governor David Paterson, who was bullied for being blind and African American, tells young people, “It gets better.”

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N.Y. Governor Gets Revenge on SNL

DavidPatersonSNLx390 (Screengrab) | Advocate.comNew York governor David Paterson, a vocal gay rights advocate, took revenge on Saturday Night Live, which has long made fun of him.

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Activists to Fight Paterson HIV/AIDS Veto

HIVAIDSRentCapx390 (Housing Works) | Advocate.comActivists in New York have vowed to push for a legislative override of Gov. David Paterson’s veto of an HIV/AIDS rent cap bill.

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N.Y. Law OKs Adoption by Unmarried Partners

A new law signed by Gov. David Paterson allows unmarried partners in New York, including same-sex couples, to jointly adopt children.

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N.Y. Governor Vetoes HIV/AIDS Rent Cap

New York governor David Paterson vetoed a bill that would have capped the percentage of income that individuals on public assistance living with HIV or AIDS must put toward rent.

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Gov. Paterson Signs Antibullying Bill

DAVID PATERSON X390 200907 (GETTY) | ADVOCATE.COMStudents in New York State who are bullied in schools will have a little more protection after Gov. David Paterson signed the Dignity for All Students Act into law Wednesday.

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N.Y. Governor to Sign Antibullying Bill

DAVID PATERSON 20091107 X390 (GETTY) | ADVOCATE.COMNew York governor David Paterson will sign an anti-bullying bill into law Wednesday, including protections for gender identity and expression, a first for a law in the state.

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David Paterson Ends Election Bid

UPDATE: New York governor David Paterson officially announced Friday that he
would not seek reelection to the seat he assumed in 2008. 

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