Same-sex Marriage Debate

Legalizing marriage for same-sex couples has become a topic of more and more debate since last summer’s U.S. Supreme Court decision in Lawrence v. Texas. It has even advanced to the stage where many state governments are looking at their legislation and how the term “marriage” is legally defined. In addition, our nation’s president is considering the proposal of an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to define marriage as a union between a man and a woman

Marriage: Winning and Keeping the Freedom to Marry Nationally and in New York

This discussion focuses specifically on how the LGBT community can win the freedom to marry-both nationally and in New York. The panelists discussed the state of the law in New York State, with focus on both legislation and court precedent. The panelists discussed strategies for activity in the state legislature and outreach to the non-LGBT community. Finally, the panelists discussed potential signatories to the Marriage Resolution and how different groups are conducting outreach to attain support for the Resolution

Roundtable Discussion: Where Do We Go From Here? Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Civil Rights Into the Next Millennium

This roundtable discussion focuses on the identification of goals and priorities for the LGBT community, particularly in the political arena. The panelists discuss the challenges of the legislative process, as well as the educational value of legislative activism in the community. Finally, they discuss the variety of strategies used by different groups, and explored ways of working together for future political battles