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Article: A LANDMARK DAY TO DAWN IN NEW JERSEY CIVIL UNIONS FOR GAYS AND LESBIANS WILL BE LEGAL.(FRONT)
- Article from:
- The Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI)
- Article date:
- February 19, 2007
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Byline: GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press
HADDONFIELD, N.J. -- Diane Marini used to joke that she was always the bridesmaid and never the bride because, as a lesbian, she thought it was unlikely New Jersey would ever approve same-sex marriage.
Still, she and longtime partner Marilyn Maneely campaigned for gay marriage. They were among seven couples who sued the state in 2002 demanding the right to marry. While their suit didn't lead to a gay marriage law, it has led to New Jersey becoming the third state to offer civil unions to same-sex couples.
The civil unions law takes effect today and some same-sex couples are planning ceremonies. For ...