New York state senate to vote on marriage equality

[The Minx]

As you may be aware, the New York State Assembly recently approved a same-sex marriage bill:

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New York's state Assembly Wednesday night approved a same-sex marriage bill, sending it to the Senate, where it faces a closer vote.

The Marriage Equality Act passed the Assembly 80-63.

It would grant same-sex couples equal rights to marry "as well as hundreds of rights, benefits and protections that are currently limited to married couples of the opposite sex," according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office.

"This is an immense step toward achieving true equality for all here in New York," said Democratic Assemblyman Daniel O'Donnell, who argued that he and his partner should be allowed to marry.

While the bill has support from governor Andrew Cuomo, the bill faces a close vote in the Senate, and they will vote on it sometime this week or next week. Basically, it's up to three undecided Republican senators to decide whether the bill passes or not!

Here's a video petition on the bill:

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If you live in New York, please call your senator, and lobby for it. Or if you know someone who lives in New York, ask them to do so.