By Colin Campbell 10/11/12 7:46pm

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Nydia Velázquez (photo: noh8campaign.com)

Two New York Reps Say ‘NOH8′

Veteran Congressman Charlie Rangel joined his New York colleague Nydia Velázquez and twenty-four other members of the U.S. House today to speak out against homophobia worldwide, and for gay marriage legislation, of course.

“I believe that hatred of any kind has no place in America. I’m proud to participate in a campaign that promotes the progress that our country has made over the past few years with regard to the rights of the LGBT community,” Mr. Rangel said in a press release announcing his participation. “This is a wonderful way to support their struggle for equality and to discourage discrimination based on who people love.” Read More

By Colin Campbell 4/19/12 5:33pm

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Grace Meng (photo: gracefornewyork.com)

Citing Her Walmart Opposition, Grocery Workers Endorse Meng [Update]

Assemblywoman Grace Meng just announced the backing of United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1500, the main grocery workers union in New York City, a nice endorsement to have as she campaigns for congress in Queens.

Although the statement from the union’s president, Bruce Both, listed a range of issues they supported Ms. Meng on, he placed the most emphasis on her opposition to a Walmart within city’s boundaries. Read More