Sen. Chuck Schumer comes out for marriage equality and repeal of DOMA

[ccharles000]

This is good news. Let's see if Chuck supports candidates out in the field who are in favor of marriage equality.
In what could become a watershed moment for LGBT activism in the Empire State, senior New York Sen. Chuck Schumer announced last night he now supports marriage for same-sex couples and is committed to a full repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act.
Schumer made the announcement at a dinner organized by Empire State Pride Agenda executive director Alan Van Capelle and former ESPA co-chair Jeff Soref at the Gramercy Tavern in Manhattan. The Daily News reported state Assemblymembers Danny O'Donnell, Deborah Glick and Micah Kellner and New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn were among those who attended.

"It's time," Schumer's office said in a statement to the Daily News. "Equality is something that has always been a hallmark of America and no group should be deprived of it. New York, which has always been at the forefront on issues of equality, is appropriately poised to take a lead on this issue."

Schumer's announcement comes roughly two months after freshman Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand indicated she supports nuptials for gays and lesbians and the repeal of DOMA. Governor David Paterson appointed her to succeed Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the U.S. Senate.

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[Hekate]

1. Excellent news. nt