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Gay marriage bill clears Minn. House committee

The House Ways and Means Committee gave its stamp to the bill after a brief hearing that focused only on its minor impact to the state general fund. Earlier, dozens of gay marriage opponents demonstrated outside the House chamber, while another House Democrat whose vote was seen as important to the bill's success or failure said that he would vote for it. ...

Seattle PI • May 7, 2013


Minn. activists strategize on passing gay marriage

Michelle Dibblee, a discussion leader at the Equality and Justice Summit on Saturday, discussed with one group there how a grass-roots campaign to pass such legislation would work, Minnesota Public Radio reported Sunday (http://bit.ly/UAn2eH ). "We're not close enough to win unless we move some legislators to make what for them might be a challenging decision," Dibblee said. "To do that they need...

Seattle PI • Dec 4, 2012


Appeal vowed in Nevada same-sex marriage ruling

A federal court challenge to Nevada's ban on same sex marriage has been turned back in U.S. District Court, but proponents vowed Friday to fight on with an argument that a pair of state laws regarding same-sex unions unconstitutionally make gay couples "second-class citizens." Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund attorney Tara Borelli noted that a Thursday ruling by U.S. District Chief Judge R...

Seattle PI • Dec 3, 2012


Same-sex marriage, marijuana likely to pass, Washington Poll says

Referendum 74, which would bring marriage equality to Washington, is ahead 57.9-36.9 percent among likely voters. With a factoring in of those not willing to give a "socially undesirable" answer, the poll gives the adjusted prediction of a 52.3-45.8 perent victory margin among likely voters. ...

Seattle PI • Nov 2, 2012


CA: New poll points to tightening race on gay marriage

Ref. 74 leads 49-45 percent in the poll, with a small sliver of undecideds -- who often break "No" in statewide elections. ...

Seattle PI • Oct 25, 2012


WA: Gay marriage, pot legalization gain

Referendum 74, approving same-sex marriage, is ahead 52-40 percent with 8 percent undecided. Its lead has edged up from 49-39 percent in July. The measure would ratify legislation, passed last February and signed by Gov. Chris Gregoire, making Washington the seventh state to legalize marriage equality. ...

Seattle PI • Sep 18, 2012


Episcopal bishops approve same-sex liturgy

The liturgy now goes to the House of Deputies, consisting of priests and lay people, for what is near-certain approval. It would then go into provisional use starting in the first week of Advent, meaning December 2, 2012. Washington will be voting Nov. 6 on Referendum 74, which would make us the seventh state (plus the District of Columbia) to approve marriage equality. Maryland and Maine will ...

Seattle PI • Jul 10, 2012


WA: NW Methodists endorse same-sex marriage

The United Methodist Church in the Northwest, at odds with its parent denomination, has endorsed Referendum 74 and called on voters to make Washington the nation's seventh state to enact same-sex marriage. ...

Seattle PI • Jul 9, 2012


Effect of NC gay marriage amendment unclear

The amendment likely would affect issues other than gay marriage the most because the "marriage-plus" amendment approved in North Carolina prohibits not only same-sex marriage, but also same-sex civil unions. Nineteen states have such amendments, Dinan said. ...

Seattle PI • May 9, 2012


Gay marriage supporters: A vote is coming

Opponents of same-sex marriage will collect enough signatures to force a statewide vote and Washington is due for a nasty, costly Referendum 74 campaign in the fall, supporters heard at a Thursday night banquet. "There will be a ballot measure vote in November," Evan Wolfson, founder and president of the national group Freedom to Marry told QLaw, the GLBT Bar Association of Washington....

Seattle PI • Apr 20, 2012


Spokane gay marriage debate overflows room

At a hearing on Monday, Spokane City Council chambers overflowed as about 300 people showed up to voice their opinions. ...

Seattle PI • Apr 17, 2012


Same-sex marriage: National support soars

The national poll showed 49 percent of Americans favoring marriage equality with 40 percent opposed. Support among younger voters approaches 60 percent. Only two groups among those surveyed -- voters over 65 and Tea Party supporters -- werein opposition. ...

Seattle PI • Mar 6, 2012


Local bishop supports same-sex marriage

The Episcopal bishop in Western Washington, in sharp disagreement with Catholic prelates, believes that same-sex marriage is "a conservative proposal" that should be adopted "not only in our society but in our church." "It seems to me we have held our gay and lesbian brothers and sisters in a Catch-22," the Rt. Rev. Greg Rickel, Episcopal bishop of the Diocese of Olympia, argues in a blog post pu...

Seattle PI • Feb 5, 2012


Marriage Equality Would Boost Washington Economy by $88 Million

The Williams Institute released a report which estimates the economic impact of marriage for gays and lesbians in Washington State. According to a statement released by the Williams Institute about the report, "The report finds that the total spending on wedding arrangements and tourism by resident same-sex couples and their guests will add an $88-million boost to the Washington economy over the f...

Seattle PI • Jan 23, 2012


Washington Senate now 2 votes shy on gay marriage

Democratic Sen. Rosemary McAuliffe of Bothell said that the legislation is "long overdue." She had said earlier in the week that she was leaning in favor of support but was unwilling to commit to it. ...

Seattle PI • Jan 13, 2012


Opponent of same-sex marriage files initiative

As lawmakers prepare to consider a measure to legalize same-sex marriage in Washington state, an Everett attorney on Monday filed an initiative seeking to clarify the definition of marriage. Stephen Pidgeon filed the initiative with the state secretary of state's office on the first day of the legislative session. Pidgeon previously worked with groups who unsuccessfully tried to overturn the stat...

Seattle PI • Jan 10, 2012


Legalize same-sex marriage -- Seattle commission

The Seattle Human Rights Commission, in a resolution adopted Friday, has endorsed same-sex marriage and called on Mayor McGinn and the Seattle City Council to actively support its legalization. ...

Seattle PI • Dec 5, 2011


Union endorses gay marriage in Washington state

Washington's largest private sector union, UCFW 21, on Thursday said it will support efforts to legalize gay marriage in Washington state next year. ...

Seattle PI • Oct 21, 2011


As Wash. gay couples expand, so does marriage push

Activists and lawmakers are currently strategizing how and when to best push the issue. Democratic state Sen. Ed Murray, who has consistently filed bills to approve gay marriages since 1997, said the Senate does not have the votes right now to get it approved in 2012. He hopes that will change and isn't ruling out success in the coming session of the Legislature....

Seattle PI • Aug 6, 2011


Wash. Leg. will make 'serious effort' on gay marriage

Brown said there is support for marriage equality around the state, noting that Spokane passed an anti-discrimination ordinance before the State Legislature began extending rights to same-sex couples....

Seattle PI • Jul 19, 2011


The Time to Push for Marriage Equality in Washington is Now

This is the time to push, and push hard for marriage equality in Washington State. We need everyone on board right now if we are going to achieve marriage as early as 2012 for gays and lesbians. Equal Rights Washington took a firm step towards securing marriage for gays and lesbians. The Equal Rights Washington Board of Directors, of which I am a member, voted last month to commit significant res...

Seattle PI • Jul 8, 2011


Gay marriage backers hope for national boost from N.Y.

The triumph for gay rights supporters in New York provides a roadmap for victory for groups in other states, said Michael Cole-Schwartz, a spokesman for the Human Rights Campaign, a pro-gay marriage group....

Seattle PI • Jun 26, 2011


Equality Maine released first television ad today to protect marriage equality

"Stand for Marriage Maine's" website was the focus of an embarrassing controversy this week because of an alleged breach of contract with istock photo. They had to replace a photo of a family played by actors because it allegedly violated the terms of use. Check out the full story and the photos in question over at Good As You....

Seattle PI • Aug 20, 2009


Rapid, radical opinion changes on gay marriage

The cause of same-sex marriage has made big strides in recent weeks....

Seattle PI • Apr 30, 2009


Thousands march in Seattle to support gay rights

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Seattle PI • Nov 15, 2008


Mormons under siege for Prop. 8 role

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Seattle PI • Nov 14, 2008



 

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