Garden State Equality

New Jersey Statehouse - Trenton, NJ - File Photo

Gay Marriage Bill Passes New Jersey Senate, Heads To The Assembly

New Jersey lawmakers gave their blessing to legalizing gay marriage for the first time Monday as the state Senate passed a bill that would allow nuptials for same-sex couples, despite Gov. Chris Christie’s insistence that he will veto such legislation.

2012/02/13

Hearing on gay marriage at the Statehouse - Trenton, NJ - Jan 24, 2012 (credit: Alex Silverman / WCBS 880)

Gay Rights Advocates: Marriage Equality In New Jersey Will Take Time

Gay marriage proponents expect same-sex couples will be allowed to wed in New Jersey, eventually.

2012/02/12

NJ Pol Charles Mainor: Friend Added ‘Gaybirds’ To Facebook Post

New Jersey politician Charles Mainor has apologized for a Facebook post that referred to the Philadelphia Eagles as “gaybirds” and the Dallas Cowboys as “cowgirls.”

WFAN–2012/01/18

Gay Pride Flag (file / credit: Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images)

Dems Bringing Gay Marriage To Top Of Agenda In NJ Leglislative Session

New Jersey Democrats have identified legalizing gay marriage as their top priority for the legislative session that starts Tuesday. It failed to pass when it was voted on two years ago.

2012/01/09