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Dinkins Is Endorsed By Two Gay Groups
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LEAD: Manhattan Borough President David N. Dinkins yesterday accepted the endorsement of two gay political groups in his race for the Democratic mayoral nomination, saying he would fight for legal recognition of gay and lesbian domestic partnerships. Manhattan Borough President David N. Dinkins yesterday accepted the endorsement of two gay political groups in his race for the Democratic mayoral nomination, saying he would fight for legal recognition of gay and lesbian domestic partnerships. Mr. Dinkins met at City Hall with the leaders of both groups, the Gay and Lesbian Independent Democrats and the Lambda Independent Democrats. The city’s third major gay organization, the Stonewall Democrats, has endorsed Mayor Edward I. Koch. ‘’The extension of spousal rights in housing and in employee benefits is critical to the full realization of civil rights for lesbians and gay men,'’ said Mr. Dinkins. But while he said that granting such benefits would be ‘’fair and just,'’ he added, ‘’I first want to be sure how much it costs.'’ Mayor Koch has recommended that the issue be resolved in labor negotiations. Controller Harrison Golden, who is also seeking the Democratic nomination, is opposed to such benefits. Richard Ravitch, the fourth Democratic mayoral candidate,says the issue is a ‘’legitimate concern,'’ but questions whether the city could afford it. More : query.nytimes.com |
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