One of the most venomously anti-gay members of the New York State Senate is not some Teabagger Republican, but is pseudo-Democrat, friend of Hiram "Slasher Monserrate" Ruben Diaz, Sr. This guy is one of the prime examples of what is wrong with Albany.
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Diaz is also anti-choice and opposed to life-saving stem cell research.
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You can also meet Charlie Ramos in person at a Democracy for NYC event. From DFNYC:
You are invited to join
Charlie Ramos Jr.
CANDIDATE FOR THE 32nd SENATORIAL DISTRICT
Charlie Ramos Jr. is a community organizer in the Bronx with a passion for civil rights, community empowerment, and government reform.
Charlie recently served as the Bronx liaison for Bill Thompson, former Comptroller of the City of New York. Charlie has been a grassroots community organizer for over 7 years, working for organizations such as America Votes, the Pennsylvania Statewide Latino Coalition, the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute, and Wal-Mart Watch, a nationwide campaign to reveal the harmful impact of Walmart. Charlie was an organizer in the successful movement urging the appointment of Justice Sonya Sotomayor to the Supreme Court.
Charlie is challenging Reverend Ruben Diaz Sr. - the incumbent Senator who has been a vocal anti-gay, anti-choice conservative Democrat. Diaz Sr. was a part of the "Gang of 3" that started the coup in the State Senate that brought government to a standstill last year. Charlie is proud to be part of the movement to change the way Albany works.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
6pm to 8pm
At the home of Bob Ginsberg
275 West 96th Street
New York, NY 10025
Cocktails and refreshments will be served
To RSVP or for more info contact Roxanne Pimental
By phone (718) 874-3644
By email roxpimental@gmail.com
From his website, Ramos appears to to be pro-gay rights, but doesn't explicitly endorse marriage equality. He does appear to be pro choice. Regardless, he would be a huge improvement over the incumbent. Here's hoping we hear a lot more from Charlie Ramos soon.
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