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January 1 fl. 2002 J— y t [ 17 ©ring me your sorrow», ajjlictions, troubles, @ fears MASSACHUSETTS epublican Gov. Jane Swift made history Jan. 3 by selecting an openly gay activist and senior aide to run on her ticket as lieutenant governor in the 2002 election— a first for a sit ting governor. Patrick C. Guerriero, a former state representative and the former mayor of Melrose, will resign as deputy chief of staff to campaign full time. “This is a historic step for e i ther party... and we’re proud it was made by a Republican,” said Rich Tafel, Log Cahin Republicans executive director. “The Massachu setts Republicans have always been on the cut ting edge of the future of the GOP, starting with the anti-slavery and womens suffrage move ments, to Gov. William Weld’s first-ever gay youth commission in 1991, to this moment in history with Gov. Swift.” Chris Ferguson, Log Cabin Republicans of Massachusetts president, added: “Gov. Swift has made history by breaking a major barrier in Massachusetts for gays and lesbians, and we strongly applaud her leadership. Pat Guerriero brings strength to the Republican ticket, not only with his record of winning elections and bringing people together but also for his tireless advocacy for citizens from all walks of life in Massachusetts.” Guerriero served three terms in the state Legislature before a successful two terms as mayor of Melrose, where he campaigned on a “return to civility” and an end to divisive pol itics in the town. As mayor, he also was an outspoken advocate of the sexual minorities community. Turning away critics, Guerriero strongly supported a gay- straight alliance pro gram at Melrose High School. He also was awarded the presti gious Fenn Award for Political Leadership by the John F. Ken nedy Library in 1998. R mother, refused to allow T.B. visits with their daughter despite T .B .’s daily parental role in her life. “This child had a loving parent ripped from her life for no good reason,” said Patricia M. Logue, Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund senior counsel, wbo represented T.B. and argued the case. “We are pleased that the court ruled in the best interests of the child and that this mother has the chance to reunite with her daughter.” In 2000, the Superior Court unanimously held that L.R.M. can not claim her biological ties to their daughter give her absolute rights to the child. In 1997, the Court of Common Pleas had determined T.B. had parental status and ordered visitation. The latest decision does not automatically grant visitation but gives T.B. the chance to see her child again. “This mother helped raise and care for her child for years,” said Kevin M. Cathcart, Lamb da executive director. “Her love and commit ment to her child transcends biology, and the court recognized what truly makes a family.” NEW YORK ov. George E. Pataki called upon legislators Jan. 9 to pass the Sexual Orientation Non discrimination Act during the 2002 session. T h e statement received an immediate standing ovation— one of only four during his State of the State address to the Assembly and Senate. The entire podium and most of those in attendance— including Lt. Gov. Mary O. Donohue, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno— took to their feet. “There is no place in our society for bigotry, intolerance or hatred,” Pataki said. “Let’s extend the hate crimes law by passing the Sexual O rienta tion Nondiscrimi nation Act.” Joe Graharz, Empire State Pride Agenda executive director, said the speech sends a clear message that PENNSYLVANIA the time has come he state Su for New York to preme Court has grant equal pro affirmed that a les tections to gay bian m other who men and lesbians raised a child with in employment, her former partner housing and pub may seek visitation lic accommoda despite the biological tion. This legisla mother’s objection. tive session prom The 5-2 mling rec ises to be the most ognized the lesbian challenging one mother’s legal stand ever because of ing as a parent in fact, the Sept. 11 ter applying the same rorist atacks, he rules it has applied to added. other families. T he “These re court said lesbian or marks...and the gay parents may seek impressive show visitation or custody of bipartisan sup of a child, even if New York Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno port for them are there is no biological responds to the State of the State address Jan. 9 historic,” Graharz or legal tie, if they said. "W e now need a commitment from both assumed a parental status and performed chambers to schedule a vote as soon as possible. parental duties over time with the consent of We believed we had such a commitment last the legal parent. year— a year in which the session never really T he parents in this case, identified by ended and much business was left unfinished.” their initials to protect the child’s privacy, T he Democrat-controlled Assembly has were in a long-term relationship and raised her together for three years. 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