(December 2, 2009) The New York state senate just rejected gay marriage 38 to 24. Praise God!
And thank you. NOM spent $600,000 reaching out to voters through phone calls and television and radio ads to make sure politicians heard from ordinary voters like you.
Gay marriage inevitable? Don't believe the lie! You can make a difference and we at NOM are so proud to work with you and millions of other ordinary Americans who know in their hearts that marriage IS the union of husband and wife.
It has been a real privilege to work alongside so many state leaders determined to protect marriage in New York. Special thanks to Rev. Jason McGuire of New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms for his tireless efforts on the ground, and to State Senator Ruben Diaz who was in his office praying before the vote and has been a true leader on this issue.
And to all of you in New York, a special thank you. I know sometimes we ask you over and over again to make phone calls and emails to your elected officials, but it is your phone calls and emails that ultimately made the difference today. Up until the last minute, Sen. Tom Duane was assuring everyone that he had the votes to pass the bill. But when push came to shove, New York legislators listened to their constituents and soundly rejected same-sex marriage.
This great victory will reverberate up and down America, putting the fear of God--and the American voter--into the hearts of weak-kneed and weak-willed politicians everywhere.
Thank you! Today is a day to celebrate!
Tell GOP Leaders Gay Marriage is Bad Politics in NY23
New York GOP leaders in the 23rd Congressional District are poised to
nominate Dede Scozzafava -- one of very, very few Republicans to have
ever voted for same-sex marriage -- for the US House seat being vacated
by Congressman John McHugh, recently picked by President Obama to be
Secretary of the Army. Tell the GOP leaders to choose a nominee that reflects our voices and our values!
National Organization for Marriage Announces NOM PAC New York
(Albany, NY) - On the heels of the chaos in Albany
which has thrown the future of marriage into doubt, the National
Organization for Marriage (http://www.nationformarriage.org/) announced
today the formation of a state political action committee, NOM PAC New
York, which will allow NOM to engage in New York state legislative
races. Read more
Upcoming Rallies for Marriage!
In the upcoming days, New Yorkers will be gathering at sites across the
state to take a stand for marriage and let their elected officials know
they don't want marriage redefined in New York! We'll do our best to
keep you up to date!
Tuesday, June 9 (Albany)
State Capitol Details Here
Saturday, June 13 (Long Island)
Duryea State Office Bldg Details Here
[April 2009] New York Governor David Paterson is forcing the issue
on same-sex marriage, introducing new legislation despite reservations
from some in his own party.
Now is the time to send a message to our New York legislators: In the
midst of the biggest economic crisis in generations, now is not the
time to be messing with marriage. Get back to work! Vote NO on S.4401 / A.7732!
Then ask your friends and neighbors to join you in standing for marriage in New York!
NY Bishops Defend Marriage
Yesterday Cardinal Egan and the Bishops
of New York released a powerful statement in defense
of marriage. In their words: "Marriage always has been, is now, and always will
be a union of one man and one woman in an enduring bond."
What's the
difference between marriage and discrimination? Unions of husband and wife
really are unique:
"[T]here is no compelling state interest in granting
legal recognition to same-sex relationships. The simple fact that two people
have a committed relationship is not a reason for the state to confer upon it
the status of marriage," the Catholic bishops said in a united
statement.
