Some NJ Dems backing off from gay marriage issue

Majority leader Stephen M. Sweeney views Corzine's loss in the New Jersey Governor's race as a sign of the times:  Voters may become angry if the gay marriage bill  -  a side issue  -  is...

New Jersey gays rally for same-sex marriage at State House

As pro-gay marriage Corzine exits and anti-gay marriage Christie steps up,  hundreds of New Jersey gays rally at State House.   NOM (National Organization for Marriage) has raised over $500,000.00 to...

NJ Governors: Corzine's soft goodbye, Christie promises change

Changing of the guard in NJ is bitter-sweet for manyAs noted by the New York Times,  their styles are a juxtaposition of soft grace and harsh bullying.  In Atlantic City,  Corzine said a soft goodbye...

NJ Gays worried about future of gay marriage in the state

The repeal of gay marriage via the Question One referendum in Maine on Nov. 3,  taken together with the defeat of pro-gay Governor Jon Corzine by anti-same sex marriage Chris Christie has New Jersey gays...

Former NJ Governor James McGreevey : 'More than a gay American'

"Five years ago a young Democratic governor, a rising star of his party, stepped down afterannouncing his resignation with the now famous words: "I am a gay American." In an instant, a lifetime of hard work...

For NJ Gays, changing of the guard is a decisive moment

For New Jersey gays,  a decisive moment has been reached.  With the election of Republican Chris Christie to replace Democrat Jon Corzine as the state's governor,  the gay marriage issue has reached...

Chris Christie Governor Elect for New Jersey

Tuesday, November 3rd, New Jersey held its gubernatorial election for 2010, which included the offices of governor and the newly created lieutenant governor.  The two positions were grouped together as a single choice, so every candidate running for governor had a...

Christie heats up New Jersey gay marriage debate

"They're here. They're on our home turf," Harris said, referring to the Washington, D.C.-based organization. "And we can't let them win." ~Jean Harris,  Garden State EqualityNow that Chris Christie has been...

New Jersey to take on gay marriage fight next

Governor Corzine was eager to sign a gay marriage bill into legislation.  Newly elected Christie says he would favor a federal amendment banning gay marriage nationally.   Now gay advocates are in a...

New Jersey Governor's race a 'dead heat'

President Obama has been pushing for NJ Governor Jon Corzine,  and will have to own the loss if Christie overtakes him: The New Jersey gubernatorial race is now in "dead heat"  . Christie may lose...

Transgender Activist, Runs For Mayor Of Idaho Town

NAMPA, Idaho — About a block from a street concert in downtown Nampa, Melissa Sue Robinson strolls with purpose into a trendy coffee shop – the unofficial liberal embassy of this sprawling Republican stronghold in southwest Idaho. Dressed in a cream-colored pantsuit, a...

Another Rite of Passage

It is with great pride and satisfaction to recognize the accomplishments of  another young member of the 6th Regiment U.S. Colored Troops, Reenactors (6th USCT) . This time the transition is into a...

Christie: If elected, will ban gay marriage in NJ

GOP NJ gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie has vowed if elected governor of New Jersey in November that he will work to block legalizing gay marriage in the state,  even amending New Jersey's state...

Teacher in N.J. accused of selling grades

TRENTON, N.J. --- Forget the apple,this New Jersey high school teacher only accepts cold hard cash. A Social Studies teacher in New Jersey is in a bit of a bind after she was caught accepting...

Play Roast Beef!

At the command "Play Roast Beef", the Fife and Drums played this Revolutionary War tune that calls the troops get into formation for a meal. Today the troops here are campers, 9 to 12 years old, attending the...

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