Washington Legislature Expands Gay Partnerships
Posted on Apr 16, 2009 at 01:09 pm
Associated Press
April 15, 2009
The Washington state House voted 62-35 yesterday to pass state Senate-approved legislation that would offer domestic partners many, but not all, of the same legal protections as non-gay married couples. The bill goes to Gov. Chris Gregoire, who said she will sign it into law. [Link]
April 15, 2009
The Washington state House voted 62-35 yesterday to pass state Senate-approved legislation that would offer domestic partners many, but not all, of the same legal protections as non-gay married couples. The bill goes to Gov. Chris Gregoire, who said she will sign it into law. [Link]
Lawmakers announce ‘everything but marriage’ bill
Posted on Jan 29, 2009 at 10:17 am
The Seattle Times
January 28, 2009
The 110-page bill makes changes to all remaining areas of state law where currently only married couples are addressed. The bill would add same-sex domestic partners to state statutes ranging from labor and employment to pensions and other public employee benefits. [Link]
January 28, 2009
The 110-page bill makes changes to all remaining areas of state law where currently only married couples are addressed. The bill would add same-sex domestic partners to state statutes ranging from labor and employment to pensions and other public employee benefits. [Link]
Wedding March: Should Washington’s Gays Accept Civil Unions if Full Marriage Equality Fails?
Posted on Jan 19, 2009 at 03:34 pm
What does the timetable set by the chief justice of Washington State's supreme court for a decision on marriage equality mean? As Evan Wolfson said in an interview with the reporter, "All of this is going to be a many-year struggle." Starting off by bargaining against ourselves, he says, "misunderstands how you end opposition. You don't end opposition by appeasing it, you end opposition by allowing fair-minded people to grow." [Link]
One Minute for Marriage
Posted on Nov 19, 2008 at 10:08 am
Equal Rights Washington
November 19, 2008
Equal Rights Washington launches their video testimony project called One Minute for Marriage where people share their views on why marriage equality is important to them. (Link)
Learn more about what's going on in Washington.
November 19, 2008
Equal Rights Washington launches their video testimony project called One Minute for Marriage where people share their views on why marriage equality is important to them. (Link)
Learn more about what's going on in Washington.
EDITORIAL: Washington Bar: Same-Sex Fairness
Posted on Oct 03, 2008 at 10:54 am
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
October 3, 2008
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer editorial board commends the Wash. State Bar Association for adopting to support marriage equality, saying current state law is "neither fair nor as legally workable as it should be." [Link] Learn more about the difference between marriage and other forms of protection.
October 3, 2008
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer editorial board commends the Wash. State Bar Association for adopting to support marriage equality, saying current state law is "neither fair nor as legally workable as it should be." [Link] Learn more about the difference between marriage and other forms of protection.
Wash. state bar association supports same-sex marriages
Posted on Sep 29, 2008 at 09:39 am
Seattle Times
September 28, 2008
The Wash. State Bar Association's Board of Governors voted unanimously last week to support marriage for gay couples, but has no plans to introduce marriage equality legislation. Stanley A. Bastian of Wenatchee, immediate past president of the bar association and the board's presiding officer, said in a statement released by the group, "Having one set of rules that apply to all couples engaged in recognized relationships would provide clarity and help ensure equitable treatment for all persons, regardless of sexual orientation." [Link]
September 28, 2008
The Wash. State Bar Association's Board of Governors voted unanimously last week to support marriage for gay couples, but has no plans to introduce marriage equality legislation. Stanley A. Bastian of Wenatchee, immediate past president of the bar association and the board's presiding officer, said in a statement released by the group, "Having one set of rules that apply to all couples engaged in recognized relationships would provide clarity and help ensure equitable treatment for all persons, regardless of sexual orientation." [Link]
Dino Rossi, WA GOP candidate says he’d veto a marriage equality bill if elected governor
Posted on Sep 24, 2008 at 10:48 am
SeaQwa.com
September 23, 2008
In an interview with the Seattle Times last week, the Republican candidate for governor said he would veto a bill authorizing marriage equality in the state. (Link)
September 23, 2008
In an interview with the Seattle Times last week, the Republican candidate for governor said he would veto a bill authorizing marriage equality in the state. (Link)
Couple go for better or worse, again
Posted on Jul 07, 2008 at 10:34 am
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
July 4, 2008
Washington couple explains why marriage is important to them. (Link)
July 4, 2008
Washington couple explains why marriage is important to them. (Link)
Hospital Sued After Dying Lesbian’s Partner Denied Access To Her
Posted on Jun 25, 2008 at 11:15 am
365Gay.com
June 24, 2008
A lawsuit will be filed in Miami Wednesday against a hospital that refused to allow the partner of a dying lesbian to see because they were not considered family. (Link)
June 24, 2008
A lawsuit will be filed in Miami Wednesday against a hospital that refused to allow the partner of a dying lesbian to see because they were not considered family. (Link)
When Father’s Day is a double celebration
Posted on Jun 13, 2008 at 09:35 am
MSNBC
June 13, 2008
Dads Devin and Geoffrey discuss the ordinariness of their family life with their three adopted children, but they note their desire for marriage equality so they can access the dignity and respect, protections and responsibilities of marriage.
(Link)
June 13, 2008
Dads Devin and Geoffrey discuss the ordinariness of their family life with their three adopted children, but they note their desire for marriage equality so they can access the dignity and respect, protections and responsibilities of marriage.
(Link)