Please take a moment & watch New York Senator Diane Savino give a powerful speech in support of the gay marriage bill that was defeated yesterday in the NY Senate.
A 2011 Pushcart Prize Nominee, Saeed Jones received his MFA from Rutgers University – Newark. His work has appeared in publications like Hayden's Ferry Review, StorySouth, Jubilat & The Collagist. He is a regular contributor to Ebony.com & Lambda Literary. His chapbook When the Only Light is Fire is available from Sibling Rivalry Press. He's received fellowships from Queer / Arts / Mentorship as well as Cave Canem.
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wow.
thank you for sharing. this is a powerful and so moving and she’s absolutely right! absolutely. Do you mind if I repost this on my blog?
I’d love for you to re-post this on your blog!