Gov. Chris Christie
COMMENTARY: Chris Christie and our self-absorbed culture of irresponsibility
By Tom Ehrich — January 13, 2014
NEW YORK (RNS) During a two-hour apologia, Chris Christie talked mostly about himself and how his feelings were hurt by this story of political vengeance. This is what our national epidemic of narcissism looks like.
Parents sue to overturn New Jersey ban on ex-gay therapy
By Susan K. Livio — November 5, 2013
(RNS) The unidentified couple says the restriction, signed into law by Gov. Chris Christie, infringes on their rights of free speech and religion and unconstitutionally interferes in the raising of their 15-year-old son.
Judge in N.J. same-sex marriage case has deep Catholic roots
By Thomas Zambito — October 17, 2013
BAYONNE, N.J. (RNS) Regardless of how Judge Mary Jacobson might feel personally about a subject, or what her Catholic faith might say about it, she decides cases based on the law and the facts, say those who have worked with her through the years.
N.J. gay conversion therapy ban challenged in federal court
By Susan K. Livio — August 26, 2013
(RNS) New Jersey's newly enacted ban on gay-to-straight conversion therapy for minors violates a licensed therapist's obligation to "respect the rights of clients to make decisions," according to a federal lawsuit filed by a Christian counselors group.
Jewish ‘ex-gay’ group faces suit for consumer fraud
By Corrie Mitchell — July 18, 2013
(RNS) The suit is being brought by four young men and two of their parents, who claim that JONAH induced them to pay for services by making deceptive claims that sexual orientation is a choice that can be changed.
Gov. Chris Christie, a Catholic, tiptoes on gay marriage
By Martha T. Moore — July 17, 2013
(RNS) New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has said he does not believe being gay is a choice, nor is it a sin. But as he ponders a presidential run, he has to please Republicans.
How did a male-only yeshiva get $10.6 million in public funds?
By Jarrett Renshaw — May 6, 2013
TRENTON, N.J. (RNS) A top New Jersey Democrat says she is concerned about $10.6 million in public funds being awarded to an Orthodox yeshiva with admission standards that she says resemble a "religious test."
N.J. governor defends remarks on civil rights
By Tracy Gordon — January 31, 2012
TRENTON, N.J. (RNS) In the midst of a heated battle over gay rights, Gov. Chris Christie defended his recent remarks on civil rights, calling one his New Jersey critics "numbnuts." By Matt Friedman and Jenna Portnoy. 250.
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