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    Adrastra, patron saint of snarkSamer Kalaf
    4/01/16 12:06pm

    That’s awesome. It’s such a disgrace that we’re one of the last countries to not already have this. Anyway, who’s moving to New York with me?

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      darleeeeeene aka deraaiilleeeeeeneAdrastra, patron saint of snark
      4/01/16 12:11pm

      Already here and planning my babbyz right now!!!

      This is really fucking awesome news and I am very very fucking excited.

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      wafflesfriendsworkdarleeeeeene aka deraaiilleeeeeene
      4/01/16 12:17pm

      I am OVER THE MOON happy about this!!

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    MostlyKelp ( Now, you people get that oven, or die trying. You hear that, Stormy? DIE.)Samer Kalaf
    4/01/16 12:09pm

    Clearly this is an April Fool’s joke. NY takes this day to whole new level.

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      AllieCat ❤️'S hats on cats-is probable weirdoMostlyKelp ( Now, you people get that oven, or die trying. You hear that, Stormy? DIE.)
      4/01/16 12:13pm

      You should see their hilarious “no raping” law. They really do April Fools Day right.

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      MostlyKelp ( Now, you people get that oven, or die trying. You hear that, Stormy? DIE.)AllieCat ❤️'S hats on cats-is probable weirdo
      4/01/16 12:16pm

      No rapes? That’s like Quidditch without the snitch.

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    crucifictorious916Samer Kalaf
    4/01/16 12:12pm

    This is unreal. I have been involved in this work at my day job for the past 4 years - nonprofit work focused on this issue, but only in a particular sector. We managed to get a lot of organizations to sign on, so this victory feels unspeakably huge. We are celebrating today!

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      darleeeeeene aka deraaiilleeeeeenecrucifictorious916
      4/01/16 12:23pm

      THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO!!!

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      goddessoftransitorycrucifictorious916
      4/01/16 1:39pm

      Eat enough sheet cake for all of us!

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    yvanehtniojSamer Kalaf
    4/01/16 12:07pm

    Holy shit it’s almost like New York is part of a first world country! If the parents stagger you can get a kid old enough to go to daycare on that leave.

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      darleeeeeene aka deraaiilleeeeeeneyvanehtnioj
      4/01/16 12:27pm

      shit, i forgot I would still have a kid after the 8 weeks....how am i gonna pay for THAT?!

      *back to the drawing board*

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    fighting polish is David Schwimmer as Rob Kardashian SrSamer Kalaf
    4/01/16 12:18pm

    Cuomo still trash tho

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      andsmokeit is mrs tormund giantsbanefighting polish is David Schwimmer as Rob Kardashian Sr
      4/01/16 12:19pm

      i knew i could you count on you for this

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      story645fighting polish is David Schwimmer as Rob Kardashian Sr
      4/01/16 12:34pm

      I have mixed feelings on him. Like him for this sorta progressive helps everyone stuff and yet it makes me even more angry at him for trying to kill CUNY. Like dude, it’s one of the few pieces of the city’s public school education system that generally functions.

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    No-Mi SkyeSamer Kalaf
    4/01/16 12:12pm

    Oh yeah. Who’s about to go get knocked up with one of those baby things. It’s about to be lit!

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      AnnieBodyNo-Mi Skye
      4/01/16 12:27pm

      I read that P in the V is the new sex trend. You should try it and see what happens. Maybe baby?

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      No-Mi SkyeAnnieBody
      4/01/16 12:31pm

      Trying this tonight. Will let you know if it really works. Kids these days and their new trends.

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    Apricot Poodle Riding Eeyore Across a RainbowSamer Kalaf
    4/01/16 12:17pm

    I hope this type of things sets the bar for other states. We need this everywhere!

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      AnnieBodyApricot Poodle Riding Eeyore Across a Rainbow
      4/01/16 12:29pm

      Well my state just convened a special session to prevent cities from expanding protection for LGBT rights AND from raising the minimum wage so... apparently we’re running in the opposite direction.

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      Apricot Poodle Riding Eeyore Across a RainbowAnnieBody
      4/01/16 2:04pm

      Are you North Carolina? That’s just so terrible. :(

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    wafflesfriendsworkSamer Kalaf
    4/01/16 12:12pm

    Oh my god! This is wonderful! I have nothing funny or sarcastic to say because I’m so damn happy, as someone who lives in NY and hopes to start a family sometime in the few years.

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      Andrew DaisukeSamer Kalaf
      4/01/16 12:18pm

      Holy shit man. I just got to work (west coaster) and this is so awesome. I have the Jezers in my Deadspin, and my Deadspiners in my Jezebel.

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        wafflesfriendsworkAndrew Daisuke
        4/01/16 12:34pm

        It’s like a beautiful Gawker Reese’s cup

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      Ladyheatherlee 2016 EditionSamer Kalaf
      4/01/16 12:11pm

      YES. This is similar to how we do things in Canada (through an employment insurance program). Hopefully more states will follow.

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        darleeeeeene aka deraaiilleeeeeeneLadyheatherlee 2016 Edition
        4/01/16 12:23pm

        seriously, I know I would throw in like $5 a week to get 40 weeks of paid leave. WHY NOT DO THAT?! shit, $5 could make or break someone making minimum wage tho...FUCK I’LL THROW IN $10/wk TO COVER THEM!!

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