Great article on how gay marriage became legal in New York

[tko_ak]

This is a great article on how the debate and political process evolved from failed efforts in 2009. It focuses on not only legislators' personal struggles, but the new governor's tact, using wealthy Republican donors, encouraging business to get on board, and limiting the influence of the Catholic Church. It's worth a few minutes to read the

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[brewsternorth]

Oo, saving that one for reading at length, I think. Particularly interesting to hear about the leverage Cuomo was able to bring to the table.