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   In December, 2009 Queer Rising, a group DEMANDING queer rights through direct action crashed New York Senator Hiram Monserrate’s holiday party. Sen. Monserrate voted against marriage equality in New York state, yet a year ago he slashed his girlfriend in the face with a broken bottle. This is the kind of person who is allowed to vote on OUR equality! It is disgusting! Watch the video to see Queer Rising’s action against this abuser and bigot.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 4, 2010 QUEER RISING DEMANDS MARRIAGE EQUALITY On Friday, February 12 from 8:00-10:00am, a crowd of impassioned protesters will gather outside the new 24,000 square-foot New York City Marriage Bureau Office (141 Worth Street) to make a powerful statement in support of marriage equality for all LGBT Americans. This protest, compared to marriage equality protests of the past, will significantly raise the stakes. There will be four components to this protest: 1. A protest group holding signs in support of marriage equality will gather in the park opposite the Bureau “New York City is already a legendary location to tie the knot, but this new location will give customers an even better, smoother experience that is more enjoyable and more memorable,” said First Deputy Mayor Patricia E. Harris in 2009 announcing the new marriage office. Though those who do get married on February 12 are sure to have a memorable experience, it will likely be anything but smooth – and depending on the newlyweds’ support of marriage equality – it may or may not be more enjoyable. This event is a public protest to highlight the fact that lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer and many transgender individuals in the state of New York and throughout America may not legally bind themselves into the institution of marriage with the person they love. To be part of this action in any capacity, RSVP your commitment to [email protected] Queer Rising is a group demanding queer rights through direct action. Queer Rising was responsible for crashing Senator Hiram Monserrate’s holiday party in December 2009, turning it into a One Year Girlfriend Slashing Anniversary Party, chanting things like, “Hiram believes that marriage is between one man, one woman and a broken bottle.” Queer Rising also took to the streets Dr. King weekend at prominent New York City locations chanting, “Dr. King Supported Equality for All!” and in front of a packed playground, “We have families too!” Join Queer Rising and review videos of our work on Facebook and YouTube: “Queer Rising” http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=325103414675&ref=ts
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