Focus on the Family: New Jersey Is Next

Crossposted with LGBT POV.

The antigay group Focus on the Family was not only happy with the outcome in Maine – but with the election in New Jersey as well, where conservative Christopher Christie defeated Jon Corzine in the gubernatorial race. Corzine has promised to sign a marriage equality bill if the state Legislature gets it to his desk before Christie takes office Jan. 10, 2010. Steven Goldstein, Executive Director of Garden State Equality, says there is a new urgency to the push for marriage equality in New Jersey. Focus on the Family is lining up to stop it. Watch this – then go to the Garden State Equality website to see how you can help.



UTF Note: See the NJ marriage equality ads and the discussion surrounding them.

Related:

• Battle over same-sex marriage in New Jersey escalates
• WSJ: Gay-Marriage Fight Heads to New Jersey
  

Wyoming Advances on Anti-Gay Marriage Bill

On a vote 5 to 4, the Wyoming House Judiciary Committee passed an anti-gay marriage resolution to go to the House floor for debate. If two-thirds of the Wyoming House of Representatives approve the resolution, the state's constitution would be amended and marriage in the state would be defined as only between a man and a woman. The state would also not recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states or countries where it is legal.

The main sponsor of the bill is Senator Curt Meier, who believes the current Wyoming law stating the marriage is for opposite sex couples isn't strong enough.

The national conservative organization, Focus on the Family Action has already started a phone bank campaign lobbying for the resolution to pass. They have been targeting voters, asking them to contact their representatives in support of the bill.

So what can you do to fight LGBT discrimination in Matthew Shepherd's home state?

First, contact Sen. Curt Meier and voice your disapproval of his blatant discrimination, and let him know to keep it out of the state's laws.

Second, contact Rep. Joseph M. Barbuto, who staunchly opposes the bill and voice your strong support in his efforts to keep it from passing.