In exasperation over the political games New York State senators have been playing the last two weeks, Governor Paterson called the Senate into emergency session today. He has vowed to continue to do so every day, until all 55 remaining legislative bills have been addressed and dealt with.

Tomorrow, the State Senate will vote on marriage equality. The bill has been passed by the State Assembly, and Governor Paterson has announced that if it passes the Senate, he will vote it into law.

A mere four days before the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, our state senate is going to vote on gay marriage equality.

Stonewall marked the end of silent suffering for this nation's gay communities. Forty years ago, they took a stand against government oppression, violence and discrimination and stepped into the spotlight. Tomorrow could be a watershed moment -- a vindication and symbol of everything they have fought for in New York.

If you live anywhere in New York State, have an opinion on this topic and would like your voice to be heard by your elected representative, this page: (Senators | New York State Senate) will give you contact information. Type in your home address and you'll be given your Senator's email, fax and phone numbers, as well as an email form. If your Senator has a presence on Facebook, you'll see a link to their page.

I gave my Republican state senator a gentle nudge with an email and a phone call today. He's been in office 36 years. Hopefully he'll lodge a vote in favor of equality for all of his constituents tomorrow.


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