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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
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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.
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Seattle PI • Jan 13, 2012
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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
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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.
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Seattle PI • Dec 5, 2011
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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.
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Seattle PI • Oct 21, 2011
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Thousands march in Seattle to support gay rights
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Seattle PI • Nov 15, 2008
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Mormons under siege for Prop. 8 role
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Seattle PI • Nov 14, 2008
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