Although he didn't come from a political or powerful family, New York City is in Anthony Weiner's blood. After spending his toddler years in a Rochdale Village Mitchell-Lama housing unit, Anthony was raised in his birthplace of Brooklyn, and now lives in Queens. The son of a public school teacher, and the product of our public schools, he graduated Brooklyn Technical High School in 1981 and SUNY Plattsburgh in 1985.

 

U.S. Representative Anthony Weiner (D-NY) posted on his Website in May 2008 that, "As someone who has long fought against discrimination, I believe that the time has come to extend to all Americans the fundamental right to marry the person of their choosing, regardless of sexual orientation." 

 

Freedom to Marry sat down with prominent politicians from across the country in July of 2010 to hear why they support marriage for all loving and committed couples, as part of our Political Voices for Equality public education video project.  Rep. Weiner's interview is below:

 

 

 

Freedom to Marry salutes Anthony Weiner as a Voice for Equality!

 

If Congressman Weiner's support inspires you, take action by signing the Freedom to Marry Pledge!