![Logcabinrepublicans_2](https://www.advocate.com/media-library/logcabinrepublicans-2.jpg?id=32715967&width=1200&height=1061)
CONTACTStaffCAREER OPPORTUNITIESADVERTISE WITH USPRIVACY POLICYPRIVACY PREFERENCESTERMS OF USELEGAL NOTICE
© 2024 Pride Publishing Inc.
All Rights reserved
All Rights reserved
By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Private Policy and Terms of Use.
The Log Cabin Republicans of New York State announced Thursday that they have joined New Yorkers United for Marriage, the coalition of groups working to pass a marriage equality bill in the state this season.
A news release from SKD Knickerbocker, the firm overseeing the campaign's media strategy, announced the addition on Thursday morning. The move brings to five the number of groups in the coalition unveiled Wednesday, which also includes the Human Rights Campaign, Empire State Pride Agenda, Freedom to Marry, and Marriage Equality New York.
"Marriage is not a progressive or conservative issue. It's an issue of equal rights for taxpaying citizens of this state," said Gregory T. Angelo, chairman of the Log Cabin Republicans of New York State, in the announcement. "For the first time, we are truly united in our fight to ensure every single New Yorker has the right to marry the person he or she loves," he said.
Coalition members plan to work closely with the popular Democratic governor, Andrew Cuomo, to pass a bill before the legislative session ends in June. The marriage equality bill failed the state senate by a vote of 38-24 in 2009, but recent polling indicates that 58% of New York voters, a record high, want to see marriage equality passed.
Log Cabin represents the only group among the coalition to be affiliated with a political party, and its presence would be expected to help secure Republican votes. The bill requires bipartisan backing in the closely divided senate, where 26 members, all Democrats, publicly support the bill, leaving it six votes short of the 32 needed to pass.
Meanwhile, opponents of marriage equality, including the powerful Conservative Party of New York, are drawing up their own plans in response to the coalition. Conservative Party chairman Michael Long said his promise not to endorse any Republican who votes for marriage equality still stands.
Want more breaking equality news & trending entertainment stories?
Check out our NEW 24/7 streaming service: the Advocate Channel!
Download the Advocate Channel App for your mobile phone and your favorite streaming device!
From our Sponsors
Most Popular
Meet all 37 of the queer women in this season's WNBA
April 17 2024 11:24 AM
Here are the 15 gayest travel destinations in the world: report
March 26 2024 9:23 AM
21+ steamy photos of Scotland’s finest gay men in Elska Glasgow
February 01 2024 10:07 PM
More Than 50 of Our Favorite LGBTQ+ Moms
May 12 2024 11:44 AM
Conjoined twins Lori Schappell and trans man George Schappell dead at 62
April 27 2024 6:13 PM
Latest Stories
Kamala Harris rides wave of Democratic energy at kickoff event in Wisconsin
July 23 2024 3:36 PM
'Devastated:' A six-week abortion ban will go into effect in Iowa next week
July 23 2024 2:28 PM
Four hours, 44,000 Black women, and one Zoom call
July 23 2024 2:17 PM
Record 1.2 million people show out for Cologne’s Pride parade
July 23 2024 10:51 AM
Here's how far-right activist Leonard Leo helped fund Bud Light boycott
July 23 2024 10:27 AM
Elon Musk’s comments about his trans daughter prove why she doesn’t speak to him
July 23 2024 9:16 AM
Nancy Pelosi endorses Kamala Harris for president
July 22 2024 4:07 PM
Charli XCX declares Kamala Harris IS brat & our next President's campaign agrees
July 22 2024 3:08 PM