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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


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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