New Jersey Same Sex Marriage

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

Stephen M. Sweeney | Posted 04.26.2012

Stephen M. Sweeney

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.

Gay Marriage Bill Delivered To Chris Christie

AP | ANGELA DELLI SANTI | Posted 04.18.2012

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...

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

AP | ANGELA DELLI SANTI | Posted 04.17.2012

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. ...

Poll Shows Voters Favor Controversial Christie Plan

Posted 02.14.2012

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

Why New Jersey Governor Christie Should Read the Proposition 8 Ruling

Carlos A. Ball | Posted 04.14.2012

Carlos A. Ball

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.

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

Posted 02.03.2012

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...

New Jersey and Marriage Equality: Perfect Together

Paul Gorrell, Ph.D. | Posted 04.03.2012

Paul Gorrell, Ph.D.

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.

Gay Couples To Sue New Jersey In Pursuit Of Marriage Equality

AP | GEOFF MULVIHILL | Posted 08.29.2011

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 ...

New Jersey Gay Marriage Bill One Step Closer To Senate Vote

nydailynews.com | Posted 05.25.2011

A bill to legalize gay marriage cleared the state Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday, paving the way for a full Senate vote Thursday....

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

AP | GEOFF MULVIHILL | Posted 05.25.2011

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...

Gay Marriage: New Jersey To Vote On Same-Sex Marriage On Thursday

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey's state Senate is set to vote on whether to legalize gay marriage. Sen. President Richard Codey has scheduled the vo...