New York Giants' Michael Strahan is a New Yorker for Marriage Equality

Michael Strahan, the record setting former defensive end of the New York Giants, has filmed a video with his fiancée for the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, as part of the group’s New Yorkers for Marriage Equality campaign.  In the video, the Strahan feels “it’s unfair to keep committed couples from getting married.”   The campaign, which raises the public profile of marriage equality in New York, can be viewed online at www.hrc.org/NY4marriage.

Vanessa Williams is a New Yorker for Marriage Equality

Actress and Grammy Award winner and native New Yorker Vanessa Williams has released a video with the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) to support the group’s New Yorkers for Marriage Equality Campaign.  In the video, Williams proudly states “I’m a New Yorker for Marriage Equality.”   The video can be viewed at www.hrc.org/NY4marriage.  

NBA Legend Steve Nash is a New Yorker for Marriage Equality

NBA legend Steve Nash has partnered with the Human Rights Campaign in a new video for the group’s New Yorkers for Marriage Equality campaign.  In the video, Nash talks about the growing number of professional athletes who are speaking out in support of marriage equality, saying, “I’m proud to be one of them.”  The video can be viewed at www.hrc.org/NY4marriage.

Miss New York is a New Yorker for Marriage Equality

Claire Buffie, the reigning Miss New York from the Miss America Organization, has joined with the Human Rights Campaign – the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization – for a video supporting Marriage Equality in the Empire State. In a new video, Buffie describes marriage equality as a “fundamental fight for fairness,” and how she competed in Miss America 2010 on an LGBT rights platform. The campaign, which raises the public profile of marriage equality in the Empire State, can be viewed online at www.hrc.org/NY4marriage.

Anna Wintour is a New Yorker for Marriage Equality

Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour appears in a video with the Human Rights Campaign – the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization – for its “New Yorkers for Marriage Equality” campaign.  In the video, Wintour is clear and straight-forward with her powerful message: "As far as I'm concerned, having the right to say 'I Do' is as fundamental as the right to vote."  The campaign, which raises the public profile of marriage equality in New York, can be viewed online at www.hrc.org/NY4marriage.

Larry King is a New Yorker for Marriage Equality

Well, he does know a thing or two about marriage.

New York Rangers' Sean Avery is a New Yorker for Marriage Equality

New York Rangers left wing Sean Avery has teamed up with the Human Rights Campaign – the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization – in a new video for its “New Yorkers for Marriage Equality” campaign. In the video, Avery explains, “I treat everyone the way I expect to be treated, and that applies to marriage.” The campaign, which raises the public profile of marriage equality in New York, can be viewed online at www.hrc.org/NY4marriage.

Sam Waterston is a New Yorker for Marriage Equality

Sam Waterston, the long-time star of Law and Order, is the latest voice in the Human Rights Campaign – the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization – “New Yorkers for Marriage Equality” campaign.  In a new video, Waterston says, “Let’s make the system fair and end institutionalized bigotry.”  The campaign, which raises the public profile of marriage equality in the Empire State, can be viewed online at www.hrc.org/NY4marriage.

Chris Meloni is a New Yorker for Marriage Equality

Christopher Meloni, star of Law and Order SVU, joins the Human Rights Campaign – the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization – in a new video in the “New Yorkers for Marriage Equality” campaign.  In the video, Meloni says, “I believe in love, in family, and in fairness.  That’s why I’m a New Yorker for marriage equality.”  The latest video come as the debate over marriage equality once again takes center stage in Albany and across the state.  The campaign, which raises the public profile of marriage equality in the Empire State, can be viewed online at www.hrc.org/NY4marriage.

Lucy Liu is a New Yorker for Marriage Equality

Actress Lucy Liu, a native of Jackson Heights, Queens, joins the Human Rights Campaign – the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization – in a new video in the “New Yorkers for Marriage Equality” campaign.  The video is the latest as the debate over marriage equality heats up in New York and nationwide.  The campaign, which raises the public profile of marriage equality in the Empire State, can be viewed online at www.hrc.org/NY4marriage.

Senators Schumer and Gillibrand are New Yorkers for Marriage Equality

Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirstin Gillibrand join the Human Rights Campaign – the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization – in two new videos in the “New Yorkers for Marriage Equality” campaign.  The videos come as the debate over marriage equality heats up in New York and nationwide.  The campaign, which raises the public profile of marriage equality in the Empire State, can be viewed online at www.hrc.org/NY4marriage.

The Fabulous Beekman Boys are New Yorkers for Marriage Equality

Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell, Planet Green’sFabulous Beekman Boys, join the Human Rights Campaign – the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization – in a new video in the “New Yorkers for Marriage Equality” campaign.  The upstate New Yorkers are the first same-sex couple to appear in the campaign, which raises the public profile of marriage equality in the Empire State and can be viewed online at www.hrc.org/NY4marriage.

Russell Simmons is a New Yorker for Marriage Equality

Hip-hop pioneer and New Yorker Russell Simmons joins the Human Rights Campaign – the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization – in a new video in the “New Yorkers for Marriage Equality” campaign.  In the video, the co-founder of Def Jam Records and head of Rush Communications says, “Make your voice heard.  Stand up now for marriage equality.”  The campaign, which raises the public profile of marriage equality in the Empire State, can be viewed online at www.hrc.org/NY4marriage.

Mark and Sunrise Ruffalo are New Yorkers for Marriage Equality

Academy Award nominee Mark Ruffalo and his wife, Sunrise, join the Human Rights Campaign – the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization – in a new video in the “New Yorkers for Marriage Equality” campaign.  In the video, the upstate New Yorkers say, “We’re raising our three kids to treat everyone with dignity and respect.  We believe everyone should have the right and the chance to be with the person they love – straight or gay.”  The campaign, which raises the public profile of marriage equality in the Empire State, can be viewed online at www.hrc.org/NY4marriage.

Joan Rivers is a New Yorker for Marriage Equality

Fresh off her appearance in a Super Bowl commercial, Joan Rivers joins the Human Rights Campaign – the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization – in a new video in the “New Yorkers for Marriage Equality” campaign.  The campaign, which raises the public profile of marriage equality in the Empire State, can be viewed online at www.hrc.org/NY4marriage.

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is a New Yorker for Marriage Equality

Today the Human Rights Campaign released the tenth video of the “New Yorkers for Marriage Equality” campaign.  In the most recent video, which comes on the heels of two New York polls indicating nearly 60 percent of New Yorkers support marriage equality, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. joins the cast of iconic New Yorkers in speaking up for marriage equality.  The New Yorkers for Marriage Equality campaign, which raises the public profile of marriage equality in the Empire State, can be viewed online at www.hrc.org/NY4marriage.

Whoopi Goldberg is a New Yorker for Marriage Equality

Today the Human Rights Campaign – the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization – released the tenth video of the “New Yorkers for Marriage Equality” campaign. In the most recent video, which comes on the heels of oral argument in the appeal of California’s Proposition 8 case, actress and talk show host Whoopi Goldberg joins the cast of iconic New Yorkers in speaking up for marriage equality. The New Yorkers for Marriage Equality campaign, which raises the public profile of marriage equality in the Empire State, can be viewed online at www.hrc.org/NY4marriage.

To date, HRC has released videos from Whoopi Goldberg, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon, Fran Drescher, Moby, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe, Julianne Moore and Kenneth Cole – with more to follow in the coming weeks and months.

Daphne Rubin-Vega is a New Yorker for Marriage Equality

Check out the latest videos in the “New Yorkers for Marriage Equality” campaign, which feature Broadway actress Daphne Rubin-Vega. The release includes the first Spanish language video in the series. The campaign which raises the public profile of marriage equality in the Empire State can be viewed online at www.hrc.org/NY4marriage.

 

“With pro-equality gains in the legislature and a Governor-elect ready to sign a marriage bill into law, New York can be on the leading edge of fairness for all families,” said HRC President Joe Solmonese. “We’re particularly excited to highlight a high-profile, Spanish-speaking New Yorker who will spur fair-minded citizens to make their voices heard on this critical equality issue. Everyone needs to be heard in the fight for equality.”

 

The campaign is centered on video testimonials from New Yorkers who support the right of same-sex couples to marry. The ads will run online with possible placement elsewhere when the legislative fight for marriage equality heats up in Albany.

 

To date, HRC has released videos from Daphne Rubin-Vega, actors Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon, actress Fran Drescher, Moby, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe, actress Julianne Moore and designer Kenneth Cole – and more will follow in the coming weeks and months.

 

An equal marriage bill failed last year by eight votes in the New York state Senate despite having the support of the Governor and being passed in the Assembly. HRC’s Campaign for New York Marriage worked to defeat Senators who voted against equality and helped elect fair-minded leaders including Senators-elect Tony Avella, David Carlucci and Tim Kennedy.

Mayor Bloomberg is a New Yorker for Marriage Equality

Today the Human Rights Campaign – the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization – released the fourth video of the “New Yorkers for Marriage Equality” campaign, which features Mayor Michael Bloomberg. The campaign raises the public profile of marriage equality in the Empire State leading into this fall’s elections and next year’s anticipated legislative action. The video and campaign can be viewed online at www.hrc.org/NY4marriage.

“I believe that people have a right to marry anybody they want and it isn’t the government’s business to be involved in that choice,” said Mayor Bloomberg. “This is as basic a right as any other. I am glad to be a part of this campaign and support marriage equality.”

“We are honored to have Mayor Bloomberg speaking out on behalf of the millions of New Yorkers who support marriage equality,” said HRC President Joe Solmonese. “With New York poised to be on the leading edge of marriage equality, the Mayor is providing leadership on this critical equal rights issue of our time.”

The campaign is centered on video testimonials from New Yorkers who support the right of same-sex couples to marry. To date, HRC has released four videos – Mayor Bloomberg, Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe, actress Julianne Moore and designer Kenneth Cole – and more will follow in the coming weeks and months including: Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick, David Chang, Tom Colicchio, Fran Drescher, Whoopi Goldberg, Ethan and Ryan Hawke, Christopher Meloni, Moby, Joan Rivers, Daphne Ruben-Vega, Sunrise and Mark Ruffalo and Rev. Al Sharpton.