Washington Senate approves bill to legalize gay marriage
OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington state Senate on Wednesday passed a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage, setting the stage for the state to become the seventh to allow gay and lesbian couples to...
View ArticleGay couples celebrate Washington marriage vote; GOP struggles with vote
OLYMPIA, Wash. – The battle to allow gay marriage in Washington has cleared a major hurdle. The Washington state Senate voted Wednesday night to approve same-sex marriage. The vote was 28 to 21. Four...
View ArticleGay marriage vote: Cake makers prep, Starbucks threatened, Hell promised and joy
A survey of this morning’s reactions to the Washington state Senate vote last night to approve same-sex marriage netted the full range of threats, promises and celebrations … but also this from one...
View ArticleNot all domestic partners are ready for gay marriage
Wednesday night the Washington State Senate voted in support of same-sex marriages by a 28 to 21 vote. Gay and lesbian citizens around the state support the idea, but for some, wedding bells don’t...
View ArticleStage set Stage set for final passage of gay marriage bill this week
OLYMPIA, Wash. — A House committee approved a measure to legalize same-sex marriage in Washington state, setting the stage for final passage this week.
View ArticleCalifornia's same-sex marriage ban is unconstitutional, court says
California's Proposition 8 ban on same-sex marriages is unconstitutional, a three-judge panel of the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled today in a much-anticipated decision from the nation's most...
View ArticleProp 8 ruling likely has no immediate effect on Northwest
Tuesday's ruling overturning California’s ban on same-sex marriage is not expected to affect similar laws in other states. Oregon and Idaho also have voter-approved amendments against gay marriage. But...
View ArticleNational org. prepares for gay marriage repeal effort in Washington
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Gay marriage isn’t the law in Washington yet, but national opponents are already preparing for a repeal campaign.
View ArticleBill legalizing gay marriage passes House vote: 55-43
OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington state Legislature has voted to legalize gay marriage, setting the stage for the state to become the seventh in the nation to allow same-sex couples to wed.
View ArticleSame-sex marriage decision personal for lawmakers
OLYMPIA, Wash. – A bill to legalize same-sex marriage is in the hands of Governor Chris Gregoire. It passed the Washington House Wedesday with a 55-43 vote. During the three-hour debate, many lawmakers...
View ArticleBoth sides of gay marriage debate react to Wash. House vote
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Gay marriage supporters are thrilled. Opponents are gearing up for a ballot fight. That's the dynamic after the Washington House voted Wednesday to send a same-sex marriage bill to the...
View ArticleGov. Gregoire to sign gay marriage bill today
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Gov. Chris Gregoire will sign a measure legalizing gay marriage in Washington state into law on today.
View ArticleGovernor Gregoire emerging as unlikely gay rights activist
OLYMPIA - Washington Governor Chris Gregoire is emerging as an unlikely gay rights activist - both at home and on the national stage. Her role in helping pass a same-sex marriage law this year has made...
View ArticleWashington's same-sex marriage law on hold; Will it be major issue in elections?
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington's gay marriage law is now on hold. Preserve Marriage Washington submitted more than 200,000 signatures Wednesday, blocking the law from taking effect on Thursday.
View ArticleSeattle councilwoman dying of cancer comes out at 66
Former Seattle councilwoman Cheryl Chow has brain cancer and says she has one more thing she wants to do before she dies. She told KING-TV she is coming out and telling people she is gay after being...
View ArticleBoy Scouts considering lifting ban on gay scouts, leaders
The Boy Scouts of America are considering lifting a national ban on gay scouts and leaders, the organizations spokesman announced.USA Today reports: "If this policy shift is approved by the national...
View ArticleFor some donors, Boy Scouts' ban on gays doesn't add up
Years of criticism and even a U.S. Supreme Court challenge couldn't force the Boy Scouts of America to admit openly gay members and leaders. But money talks, and after the defections of major donors,...
View ArticleFrom 1983 to grandparenthood, lesbian group's shared history
It all began in 1983 in the basement of a church.They were a dozen or so lesbians in committed relationships who wanted to be good mothers. Some already had children, and some were still figuring out...
View ArticleA risk including gay partners in immigration bill?
Frustrated at being left out of an immigration overhaul, gay rights groups are pushing to adjust a bipartisan Senate bill to include gay couples. But Democrats are treading carefully, wary of adding...
View ArticleControversial florist sues Wash. state, says she 'will not wilt'
The Richland florist who refused to sell flowers for a same sex-couple’s wedding has filed a counter suit.Arlene’s Flowers owner Barronnelle Stutzman says she "will not wilt." She argues there are...
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