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Last week, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that a lesbian who helped raise her partner's children has the same custodial rights as the biological mother. The decision immediately ignited debate on how parenthood in America should be defined.

Should gays who help raise a partner's child have the same custodial rights as any parent? Vote.com is now holding an online referendum asking YOU that very question. All votes will be sent to the National Governors' Association and the National Conference of State Legislatures.

If you have a point of view on this important issue, we encourage you to log on to http://www.vote.com and make your vote count.