1.  What ruling did New Jersey's Supreme Court make about the constitutionality of same-sex marriage yesterday?

2.  What two options did the Court rule that the state legislature must decide between that will give same-sex couples equality with heterosexual couples?

3.  a) What political party holds the majority in both chambers of the New Jersey legislature?
b) Describe the two rights given to same-sex couples thus far through the Domestic-Partner law enacted by the legislature.

4.  Heads of organizations fighting for and opposed to same-sex marriage are quoted in this article.  How did each of the following react to the Court's decision?

FOR SAME-SEX MARRIAGE:

• Steven Goldstein, Garden State Equality
• David Buckel, Lambda Legal
• Lee Swislow, Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders

AGAINST SAME-SEX MARRIAGE:

• Glen Lavy, Alliance Defense Fund
• Maggie Gallagher, Institute for Marriage and Public Policy
• Len Deo, NJ Family Policy Council
• John Tomicki, NJ Coalition to Preserve and Protect Marriage

5.  Do you think that same-sex marriage is an issue that should be decided by the courts, the legislature, or voters in each state (through a marriage amendment on the ballot)?  Explain your answer.