Heather Purser, a lesbian member of the Native American Suquamish tribe of Washington state, succeeded in getting the tribe to approve same-sex … [Read more...] about Native American Tribe Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage: VIDEO
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Washington State to Recognize Same-Sex Unions from Elsewhere
The Washington legislature today approved recognition of out-of-state same-sex marriages and similar unions, the AP reports: "On a 28-19 vote, … [Read more...] about Washington State to Recognize Same-Sex Unions from Elsewhere
Marriage Equality Bill Introduced in Washington State
SB 5793, a marriage equality bill, was introduced in the Washington state senate today. A matching bill is set to be introduced in the House … [Read more...] about Marriage Equality Bill Introduced in Washington State
Towleroad Guide to the Tube: #803: It Gets Better Edition
LGBTQ Presidents in Higher Education, Professional race car driver Evan Darling, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), and folks from a Malaysian … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube: #803: It Gets Better Edition
ACLU Sues Seattle-Area School District for Failing to Protect Teen Against Anti-Gay and Racial Bullying
The ACLU has filed suit against Aberdeen school district in Seattle for failing to protect a former student from anti-gay and racial bullying. Russell … [Read more...] about ACLU Sues Seattle-Area School District for Failing to Protect Teen Against Anti-Gay and Racial Bullying
Supreme Court Rules Against Gay Foes in R-71 Petition Case, Says Names of Signers Must Be Public
The Supreme Court has ruled in the Washington State Referendum 71 case, saying that names of petition signers must be made public, the SeattlePI … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Rules Against Gay Foes in R-71 Petition Case, Says Names of Signers Must Be Public
Drag Queen Newspaper Photo Inspires Outrage in Rural Washington
The above photo appeared on the front page of the Tri-City Herald, a newspaper that covers southeastern Washington state. The photo caption … [Read more...] about Drag Queen Newspaper Photo Inspires Outrage in Rural Washington
Photos, Video: Mount St. Helens Blew its Top 30 Years Ago Today
Mount St. Helens in Washington state blew its top 30 years ago today, at 8:32 am. The Big Picture has an amazing set of photographs shot during and … [Read more...] about Photos, Video: Mount St. Helens Blew its Top 30 Years Ago Today
Supreme Court Wary of Allowing Privacy in R-71 Case
The most vocal Supreme Court objector to keeping private the names of those who signed petitions in Referendum 71? Justice Antonin Scalia. The SCOTUS … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Wary of Allowing Privacy in R-71 Case
Supreme Court to Hear Referendum 71 Petition Arguments Today
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments regarding disclosure of names of signers to a petition seeking a vote to overturn Washington's … [Read more...] about Supreme Court to Hear Referendum 71 Petition Arguments Today