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NJ Democratic lawmakers set to introduce marriage equality legislation
TRENTON, N.J. — The Democratic leadership of the New Jersey legislature on Monday said they will introduce marriage equality legislation this session and would make the measure in both legislative bodies Senate and Assembly the legislative top priority.
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First openly gay, black Republican mayor takes office in NJ borough
CHATHAM, N.J. — Bruce Harris was sworn in this week as Mayor of the borough of Chatham, N.J., and became what is believed to be the first openly gay, black Republican mayor in the country.
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2011: An ‘epic year of transformation’ for marriage equality in the U.S.
One leading advocate called 2011 an “epic” year for marriage equality. Was it? While only one state — New York — enacted full marriage rights for same-sex couples, it was the most populous state to do so. Five other states also moved closer to marriage equality than ever before. Public opinion shifted dramatically towards supporting equality. And the Obama administration announced that it no longer considers a key part of the Defense of Marriage Act constitutional.
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Former Rutgers student rejects no-prison plea deal in Tyler Clementi suicide case
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A former Rutgers University student accused of bullying his gay roommate, allegedly leading his victim to kill himself, rejected a plea deal on Friday that would have allowed him to avoid a jail sentence.
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More Prop 8 rulings coming, more states ramp up gay marriage efforts
Get ready for a busy holiday season with a slew of activity in the Prop 8 case. Washington and New Jersey ramp up their marriage campaigns, with good news possibly coming before the end of the year. And homosexuals account for half of all murders, according to guy who makes things up.
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Big night for openly LGBT candidates in state, local races across the nation
It was a big night for many openly gay and lesbian candidates across the nation, with several races resulting in first-time victories for openly LGBT candidates in several state and local governments.
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NJ judge: Lawsuit seeking same-sex marriage over civil unions can proceed
TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Superior Court judge on Friday ruled that a lawsuit filed by the state’s largest LGBT advocacy group, which seeks to force the state to recognize same-sex marriage, can go forward.
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NJ Governor calls teacher’s anti-gay Facebook rant ‘disturbing’
NEW YORK — New Jersey’s Gov. Chris Christie on Wednesday criticized comments made by a Union Township, N.J. high school teacher who posted an anti-gay rant on Facebook last week.
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NJ newspaper calls for firing of high school teacher over anti-gay rant
The New Jersey Star-Ledger, in a biting editorial on Sunday, called for the dismissal of Viki Knox, a high school teacher who last week posted a homophobic rant on her Facebook page in response to an LGBT history month display at Union High School in Union Township, N.J.
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NJ teacher’s Facebook rant: homosexuality ‘perverted,’ a ‘sin that breeds like cancer’
School officials in Union Township, N.J. are investigating claims that a high school teacher who advises a student prayer group posted remarks on her Facebook page critical of LGBT History Month, and described homosexuality as “perverted” and a “sin” that “breeds like cancer.”