Gay marriage: the New York Senate’s most outspoken gay marriage opponent pleads for understanding. (Times)

Abortion: The battle over abortion rights in the new healthcare bill has moved to the Senate. (LA Times)

Labor: Book Culture employees are unhappy with pay and treatment. (Spec)

Capital punishment: Virginia will execute John Allen Muhammad, aka the “Beltway Sniper,” at 9 p.m. tonight. (CNN)

Education: Pigs are much smarter than scientists previously thought. (Times)