Video: Am I Protected: Protect Domestic Partnerships In Washington State
Posted on Oct 06, 2009 at 10:36 pm
Microsoft Donates $100,000 to Support Washington State R-71
Posted on Oct 06, 2009 at 10:50 am
SLOG (The Stranger)
October 5, 2009
The Microsoft Corporation donated $100,000 to the campaign trying to approve Referendum 71 in Washington. If voters approve the measure, they will uphold the state's expanded domestic partnership law. Microsoft's donation is larger than all the contributions combined for the campaign to reject the referendum. [Link]
October 5, 2009
The Microsoft Corporation donated $100,000 to the campaign trying to approve Referendum 71 in Washington. If voters approve the measure, they will uphold the state's expanded domestic partnership law. Microsoft's donation is larger than all the contributions combined for the campaign to reject the referendum. [Link]
Op-Ed: Support equality, support Referendum 71
Posted on Oct 05, 2009 at 12:37 pm
The Olympian (Washington)
October 4, 2009
The Olympian's editorial board endorses Referendum 71 and encourages voters to approve equal rights for domestic partners by voting to approve the referendum. [Link]
October 4, 2009
The Olympian's editorial board endorses Referendum 71 and encourages voters to approve equal rights for domestic partners by voting to approve the referendum. [Link]
Court Dismisses Suit by Lesbian Who Couldn’t See Dying Partner at Miami Hospital
Posted on Sep 30, 2009 at 12:04 pm
The Miami Herald
September 30, 2009
A federal court in Miami has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a Washington state lesbian who was not allowed to visit her dying partner at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Lambda Legal says the case "highlights how vulnerable same-sex couples and their families are." [Link]
September 30, 2009
A federal court in Miami has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a Washington state lesbian who was not allowed to visit her dying partner at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Lambda Legal says the case "highlights how vulnerable same-sex couples and their families are." [Link]
Op-Ed: Approval of Pro-Gay Referendum 71 in Washington State Attracts Broad Support - Voter Turnout
Posted on Sep 29, 2009 at 03:18 pm
The Seattle Times
September 24, 2009
As impressive as the coalition is for passage of R-71, it is no substitute for a strong turnout during an off-year election. An array of endorsements reinforces the importance of this thoughtful extension of the state's domestic-partnership law. Adoption of R-71 is still grounded in casting votes to approve its passage. [Link]
Support R-71 campaign here.
September 24, 2009
As impressive as the coalition is for passage of R-71, it is no substitute for a strong turnout during an off-year election. An array of endorsements reinforces the importance of this thoughtful extension of the state's domestic-partnership law. Adoption of R-71 is still grounded in casting votes to approve its passage. [Link]
Support R-71 campaign here.
Gay Rights Measures on the Ballot in Three States
Posted on Sep 28, 2009 at 10:48 am
The Associated Press
September 27, 2009
Voters in Maine, Washington and Michigan will weigh in this fall on whether to protect or reverse three LGBT-inclusive laws: an inclusive non-discrimination ordinance in Kalamazoo, Mich., domestic partnership protections in Washington, and marriage equality in Maine. [Link]
September 27, 2009
Voters in Maine, Washington and Michigan will weigh in this fall on whether to protect or reverse three LGBT-inclusive laws: an inclusive non-discrimination ordinance in Kalamazoo, Mich., domestic partnership protections in Washington, and marriage equality in Maine. [Link]
Approval of Washington State Referendum 71 Expanding Domestic Partnership Rights Attracts Broad Comm
Posted on Sep 25, 2009 at 01:35 pm
The Seattle Times
September 24, 2009
Approval of Referendum 71 has been endorsed by the region's largest employers, civic groups, a spectrum of religious organizations, business and professional associations, labor unions and good-government groups. All are drawn to the equal treatment for families at the heart of R-71, which will be on the November ballot. [Link]
September 24, 2009
Approval of Referendum 71 has been endorsed by the region's largest employers, civic groups, a spectrum of religious organizations, business and professional associations, labor unions and good-government groups. All are drawn to the equal treatment for families at the heart of R-71, which will be on the November ballot. [Link]
Seattle Mayoral Candidate Joe Mallahan Urges Support for R-71 Expanded Domestic Partnership Measure
Posted on Sep 24, 2009 at 11:06 am
Seattle Post Globe
September 24, 2009
Seattle mayoral candidate and T-Mobile executive, Joe Mallahan—who took some heat during the primaries over T-Mobile’s low ranking by a gay rights organization - emailed supporters Thursday morning urging Seattle voters to approve Referendum 71, which would expand domestic partnership benefits to same-sex couples. [Link]
September 24, 2009
Seattle mayoral candidate and T-Mobile executive, Joe Mallahan—who took some heat during the primaries over T-Mobile’s low ranking by a gay rights organization - emailed supporters Thursday morning urging Seattle voters to approve Referendum 71, which would expand domestic partnership benefits to same-sex couples. [Link]
Court Schedules Hearing for Washington State R-71 Disclosure Case
Posted on Sep 23, 2009 at 05:20 pm
The Associated Press
September 22, 2009
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has granted a request for a fast-track appeal on whether signed petitions used to place Washington State's anti-domestic partnership rights Referendum 71 on the ballot should be made public. A hearing is scheduled for Oct. 14 in Pasadena, Calif. [Link]
September 22, 2009
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has granted a request for a fast-track appeal on whether signed petitions used to place Washington State's anti-domestic partnership rights Referendum 71 on the ballot should be made public. A hearing is scheduled for Oct. 14 in Pasadena, Calif. [Link]
Video: Washington State Referendum 71 Ad to Turn Out Vote and Retain Domestic Partnership Expanded R
Posted on Sep 21, 2009 at 06:17 pm
YouTube
September 19, 2009
Referendum 71 must be approved by voters so all Washington families are treated equally under the law, and so that we can keep the domestic partnership law. Young voters tend not to vote in off year elections. WE NEED YOU TO VOTE! [Link]
Link here for more information and to pledge to vote!
September 19, 2009
Referendum 71 must be approved by voters so all Washington families are treated equally under the law, and so that we can keep the domestic partnership law. Young voters tend not to vote in off year elections. WE NEED YOU TO VOTE! [Link]
Link here for more information and to pledge to vote!