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transRochester Democrat and Chronicle, NY, USA
Court of Appeals takes up same-sex marriage today
Fernando Diaz
Staff writer
(May 31, 2006) — Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender New Yorkers
have made significant strides in gaining civil liberties in the past
few years, but today could open the door for a landmark change, as
the New York Court of Appeals hears oral arguments on same-sex
marriage.
Men, women and children gathered Tuesday evening in the sweltering
First Universalist Church of Rochester to denounce what they
consider to be institutionalized discrimination that they want
abolished.
The Rev. George Tyger said the sanctity of marriage had been
challenged by hours-long celebrity nuptials and the estimated one
million divorces that happen each year, long before the term "same
sex" was put in front of it.
Speakers from several statewide and regional gay rights
organizations argued that marriage equality is about more than just
love, since many couples tie the knot in spiritual ceremonies or
abroad.
What's at stake are the "1,800 rights that come with saying 'I do,'"
said Nora Yates, field director for the Empire State Pride Agenda.
Among them are access to health insurance, medical benefits and
custody of children.
Ann Tischer and Bess Watts, of Gates, said the issue was about more
than just love. After all, they exchanged vows just across the
street from the church in Washington Square Park two years ago.
Tuesday they held a rainbow version of Old Glory at South Clinton
Avenue and Court Street after the event.
"If Bess got sick, real sick, we could lose the house," said Watts,
adding that they're seeking financial security as they age.
The court will hear oral arguments today on four separate cases that
deal with gay marriage. In February, the state Appellate Division
rejected an argument that New York's marriage law was
unconstitutional because it did not allow gay unions.
FDIAZ@DemocratandChronicle.com
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Find out more
Oral arguments before the New York Court of Appeals concerning four
cases that deal with gay marriage will be Web cast live today at 2
p.m. at http://courts.state.ny.us/ctapps.
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Court of Appeals takes up same-sex marriage today
Fernando Diaz
Staff writer
(May 31, 2006) — Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender New Yorkers
have made significant strides in gaining civil liberties in the past
few years, but today could open the door for a landmark change, as
the New York Court of Appeals hears oral arguments on same-sex
marriage.
Men, women and children gathered Tuesday evening in the sweltering
First Universalist Church of Rochester to denounce what they
consider to be institutionalized discrimination that they want
abolished.
The Rev. George Tyger said the sanctity of marriage had been
challenged by hours-long celebrity nuptials and the estimated one
million divorces that happen each year, long before the term "same
sex" was put in front of it.
Speakers from several statewide and regional gay rights
organizations argued that marriage equality is about more than just
love, since many couples tie the knot in spiritual ceremonies or
abroad.
What's at stake are the "1,800 rights that come with saying 'I do,'"
said Nora Yates, field director for the Empire State Pride Agenda.
Among them are access to health insurance, medical benefits and
custody of children.
Ann Tischer and Bess Watts, of Gates, said the issue was about more
than just love. After all, they exchanged vows just across the
street from the church in Washington Square Park two years ago.
Tuesday they held a rainbow version of Old Glory at South Clinton
Avenue and Court Street after the event.
"If Bess got sick, real sick, we could lose the house," said Watts,
adding that they're seeking financial security as they age.
The court will hear oral arguments today on four separate cases that
deal with gay marriage. In February, the state Appellate Division
rejected an argument that New York's marriage law was
unconstitutional because it did not allow gay unions.
FDIAZ@DemocratandChronicle.com
--
Find out more
Oral arguments before the New York Court of Appeals concerning four
cases that deal with gay marriage will be Web cast live today at 2
p.m. at http://courts.state.ny.us/ctapps.
--
Copyright © 2006, The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, All rights
reserved.
http://tinyurl.com/m3uh6
X-Posted like crazy. Feel free to distribute.