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November 11, 2012

Oregon could be next state for gay marriage ballot battle

After historic wins in Maryland, Maine and Washington, gay rights advocates are preparing to fight for marriage equality again

Oregon could be the next state voting to approve or deny marriage to same-sex couples.

After Maryland, Maine and Washington made history by voting to approve same-sex marriage on 6 November, Oregon could be the next in 2014.

The Oregonian reports gay rights activists are now hoping the timing is right for the state.

‘This has unfolded exactly as it should,’ Jeana Frazzini, executive director of Basic Rights Oregon said.

February 13, 2012

New Jersey senate approves gay marriage bill

State's General Assembly set to vote later this week

The New Jersey State Senate made history on Monday when it voted 24 to 16 to pass a same-sex marriage bill shortly before a similar bill was signed into law in Washington.

The state's General Assembly is expected to vote on the bill later this week where it is also expected to pass.

But Gov. Chris Christie, who could make New Jersey the eighth state in the U.S. to allow gay marriage by signing the bill into law, has already vowed to veto it.