New Jersey Poised To End Death Penalty and Enact Gay Marriage

Great news from New Jersey! (Obligatory Joisey Joke: "I don't write that very often!") The state Legislature, controlled by Democrats, has passed a bill to abolish the death penalty in the Garden State. Governor Jon Corzine has stated that he intends to sign the bill into law.

Last week Pam's House Blend highlighted the fact that fundies have practically admitted defeat at preventing the legislative enactment of marriage equality in New Jersey.

These are two more examples of why elections matter and what can happen when Democrats control the legislative and executive branches of government.