Senator nominates gay man to judgeship
U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, a New York Democrat, is recommending Daniel Alter to serve as a judge in the Southern District federal court. Alter is the first openly gay man to be nominated for a federal judge post in U.S. history.
“Daniel Alter couldn’t be a more perfect choice. He is …
Schumer’s gay-marriage support comes at right time
(New York) Sen. Charles Schumer reached out to gay leaders earlier this month and convened a meeting at an upscale Manhattan restaurant to make an important announcement: He was supporting gay marriage after years of opposing it.
The response from the crowd was swift.
“The room applauded,” recalled Alan Van Capelle, the …
Schumer announces support for same-sex marriage
(New York City) Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) has become the highest-ranking US Senator to support full marriage rights for same-sex couples.
Schumer, who previously said he supported civil unions but not marriage, changed his position following a meeting Sunday night in Manhattan with a group of New York state elected officials …
