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NJ Lawmakers Renew Calls For Passage On Anti-Bullying Bill In Wake Of Rice Abuse Video
Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg and Rep. Rush Holt renewed calls for passage of the legislation after Rutgers University fired Mike Rice after a video showing the basketball coach verbally and physically abusing his players caused a public outcry.
With Boy Scouts Considering Shift On Allowing Gays, Some Say It’s Not Enough
The Boy Scouts of America is embracing its own motto of “be prepared” when it comes to changing with the times and it’s opposition to gay members.
Garden State Equality Chairman: Gay Marriage Will Be Legal In N.J. Soon
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie vetoed a marriage equality bill last year, but Troy Stevenson – the new chairman of Garden State Equality – emphasized that a lot has happened since then.
Activist Steven Goldstein To Give Up Helm Of New Jersey Gay Rights Group
Gay rights activist Steven Goldstein is leaving his post at the helm of Garden State Equality, which he founded more than eight years ago.
New Jersey Activists Hope Supreme Court Will Rule For Gay Marriage
Gay rights activists in New Jersey hope the U.S. Supreme Court will establish a constitutional right to gay marriage and end a prohibition in that state.
LGBT Activists Hope Booker Will Run For N.J. Governor
The LGBT community in New Jersey is hoping Newark Mayor Cory Booker will make a run for governor.
New Jersey Schools Hold Second Annual ‘Week Of Respect’ To Combat Bullying
New Jersey schools have begun the second annual ‘Week Of Respect,’ where students are taught how to prevent harassment, intimidation and bullying.
Local Officials React To U.S. Supreme Court’s Ruling On Obama Health Care Law
The decision, which was handed down Thursday in Washington D.C., means that most Americans will be required to have health insurance or pay a fine.
Dharun Ravi, Ex-Student Convicted In Rutgers Spycam Case, Released From Jail
The former Rutgers University student convicted of spying on his roommate having an intimate encounter with another man was released from the Middlesex County Jail after serving 20 days of his 30-day jail sentence.
Dharun Ravi Sentenced To 30 Days In Jail, Probation In Rutgers Webcam Spy Case
In addition to the 30-day jail term and probation, Judge Glenn Berman sentenced the 20-year-old to 300 hours of community service.
Poll: New Jerseyans Still Split On Gay Marriage
New Jersey is the only state in the Tri-State Area without gay marriage, and a new poll shows people are still split on the issue, WCBS 880′s Levon Putney reported.
Mixed National Reaction To President Obama’s Endorsement Of Gay Marriage
Americans are reacting with joy, scorn and indifference after President Barack Obama became the first sitting president to endorse equal marriage rights for same-sex couples.
Alternate Juror In Dharun Ravi Trial Opposed To Conviction
As an alternate, James Downey heard all the testimony but did not participate in deliberations.
Dharun Ravi Found Guilty In Rutgers Webcam Spying Trial
In a split verdict, Dharun Ravi, a former Rutgers student accused of using a webcam to spy on his roommate who later committed suicide, has been found guilty of invasion of privacy and bias intimidation.
Christie, Lawmakers Revising NJ Anti-Bullying Law
A state panel ruled it didn’t provide funding for school districts to implement the required changes. The revised proposal allows districts to be reimbursed for money they spend on anti-bullying training and staff.
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