New Jersey Gay Marriage

Personal Stories Moved GOP Legislators In Gay Marriage Votes

Posted 03.06.2012

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By Mary Slosson LOS ANGELES--The personal experiences of friends, family or constituents persuaded a crucial group of Republican lawmakers to v...

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WATCH: Gay Conservative, Black Transgender Woman And Out TV Journalist Talk LGBT News

Thomas Roberts | Posted 05.05.2012

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A gay conservative, a black transgender woman, and an out television journalist walk into a TV studio... sounds like the start of a good joke, right? But it was just my Friday at work at MSNBC.

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We're Going To Override Gov. Christie's Gay Marriage Veto

Stephen M. Sweeney | Posted 04.26.2012

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Governor Christie's veto only delayed the day and time when we finally establish marriage equality in the Garden State -- because it is going to happen in New Jersey, and we are going to override his veto.

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Gay Marriage: The Walls Are Tumbling Down

Leslie Gabel-Brett | Posted 04.25.2012

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Although we still have a long way to go, it would be hard not to draw the conclusion that February 2012 is the month that the walls came tumbling down and the march toward marriage equality in this country became unstoppable. In less than three weeks, here's what has happened.

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Chris Christie Explains Gay Marriage Veto

Posted 02.22.2012

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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie sat down with Piers Morgan to talk about his opposition to gay marriage in an interview to air Tuesday night. The N...

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Andy Cohen, Ryan Adams And More Sound Off On New Jersey's Gay Marriage Veto

Posted 02.18.2012

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Celebrities like Ryan Adams and Andy Cohen are joining voters and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights advocates in decrying New Jerse...

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Gay Marriage Bill Delivered To Chris Christie

AP | ANGELA DELLI SANTI | Posted 04.18.2012

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TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Chris Christie has followed through on his promise to reject a bill allowing same-sex marriage in New Jersey by quickly vet...

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Marriage Equality In New Jersey Now In Chris Christie's Hands

AP | ANGELA DELLI SANTI | Posted 04.17.2012

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TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Assembly on Thursday passed a bill legalizing same-sex marriages, setting the stage for an expected veto by Gov. ...

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Christie Vows 'Very Swift Action' On Gay Marriage

AP | Posted 02.14.2012

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TRENTON, N.J. -- New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is promising "very swift action" on gay-marriage legislation he opposes if it makes it to his desk. T...

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Poll Shows Voters Favor Controversial Christie Plan

Posted 02.14.2012

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NEW YORK--A majority of New Jersey voters say same-sex marriage should be decided by popular referendum - something Republican Governor Chris Chri...

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Why New Jersey Governor Christie Should Read the Proposition 8 Ruling

Carlos A. Ball | Posted 04.14.2012

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Last week's ruling by the federal appellate court in California makes clear that alternative recognition schemes like domestic partnerships and civil unions are good, but they are not good enough. One hopes that Governor Christie is paying attention.

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Gay Marriage Vote Puts Heat On Christie

AP | GEOFF MULVIHILL | Posted 04.14.2012

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TRENTON, N.J. — In a move that supporters called a civil rights milestone, New Jersey's state Senate on Monday passed a bill to recognize same-s...

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Dem Gov Pledges To Make Appeal To Christie On Gay Marriage

The Huffington Post | Paige Lavender | Posted 02.11.2012

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Washington Governor Chris Gregoire (D) pledged to make an appeal to New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R) over same-sex marriage legislation. Greg...

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Christie Offers Gay Marriage Advocates The 'Bargain Of Their Life'

Posted 02.03.2012

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Gov. Chris Christie (R-N.J.) said Thursday that he was offering gay marriage advocates the "bargain of their life" by working to have the issue of equ...

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New Jersey and Marriage Equality: Perfect Together

Paul Gorrell, Ph.D. | Posted 04.03.2012

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New Jersey often suffers from an identity problem and easily becomes the joke of late-night comics. New Jersey's identity would only improve by being one of the first states in our country to enshrine tolerance in its laws by ending second-class citizenship.

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Christie Apologies, But Stands By 'Numbnuts' Remark

AP | Posted 04.01.2012

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TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Chris Christie has apologized for a remark he made about civil rights but says he's not sorry for using a slang term to des...

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Christie Calls Legislator 'Numbnuts'

The Huffington Post | Luke Johnson | Posted 02.01.2012

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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) is still clarifying a comment he made last Tuesday linking a possible gay marriage referendum in the state to the c...

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Chris Christie Draws Fire For Curious Comparison

The Huffington Post | Luke Johnson | Posted 03.27.2012

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WASHINGTON -- New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R), already under fire for saying he would veto a gay marriage bill and prefers a referendum on the issu...

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Gay Marriage Showdowns Loom In Key States

AP | DAVID CRARY | Posted 03.26.2012

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With a flurry of coast-to-coast developments this week, same-sex marriage is back in the political spotlight and likely to remain there through Electi...

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Chris Christie Sends Message On Gay Marriage

AP | ANGELA DELLI SANTI and SAMANTHA HENRY | Posted 03.25.2012

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TRENTON, N.J. — Republican Gov. Chris Christie vowed Tuesday to veto a gay marriage bill under consideration in the Legislature, upending Democr...

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Chris Christie Dances Around Gay Marriage Question

Posted 01.19.2012

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Two years after a bill to legalize gay marriage failed in New Jersey, new legislation is gaining support and Gov. Chris Christie won't say whether he ...

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Which Star Plans A Takeover Of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's Office If He Blocks Gay Marriage?

PinkNews | Stephen Gray | Posted 01.10.2012

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The US state of New Jersey has announced it will introduce legislation to extend equal marriage rights to gay couples this year, but if the Governor b...

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"I Do" vs. "I Don't"

Lori Sokol | Posted 09.24.2011

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New York stands to make $391 million as the 'NYC I DO' campaign attracts tens of thousands of visitors within the next three years. The state knows legalizing gay marriage is not only important on a human level, but on an economic one. The same cannot be said for New Jersey.

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Gay Couples To Sue New Jersey In Pursuit Of Marriage Equality

AP | GEOFF MULVIHILL | Posted 08.29.2011

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TRENTON, N.J. — Seven gay couples and many of their children filed a lawsuit Wednesday to demand New Jersey recognize gay marriage, saying it's ...

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New Jersey Gay Marriage: Gays To Fight Senate Vote With Lawsuit

AP | GEOFF MULVIHILL | Posted 05.25.2011

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TRENTON, N.J. — The ceremony was going to be at their home. Along with friends and family, Marty Finkle and Mike Plake were going to invite thei...

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