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On the Ground with HRC and Washington United for Marriage

On the Ground with HRC and Washington United for Marriage

The last couple of weeks have been pretty incredible. President Obama’s announcement of supporting marriage equality was...

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Vatican Cracks Down on American Nuns for Teachings on Sexuality

Vatican Cracks Down on American Nuns for Teachings on Sexuality

A new Vatican document lambasts the largest leadership organization of U.S. women religious for, among other things,...

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Catholic Churches Standing Up for Marriage Equality

Catholic Churches Standing Up for Marriage Equality

The growing number of Catholic Parishes refusing to collect signatures against marriage equality in Washington State is an...

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Santorum’s Archaic Anti-Gay Message Rolls into Washington State

Santorum’s Archaic Anti-Gay Message Rolls into Washington State

Anti-gay candidate brings his vitriolic campaign into Washington State as marriage equality becomes law.

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Historic Day in Washington State

Historic Day in Washington State

Governor Gregoire signing historic marriage equality legislation today.

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Marriage Equality Passes in WA State Legislature; Heads to Desk of Gov. Gregoire

Marriage Equality Passes in WA State Legislature; Heads to Desk of Gov. Gregoire

Today the Washington State House of Representatives voted to legalize same-sex marriage, SB6239, with a bipartisan vote of...

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Speechless in Seattle

Speechless in Seattle

Yesterday, I witnessed history. Washington state Governor Chris Gregoire took a bold step in the right direction and...

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Governors Voice Support for Marriage Equality

Governors Voice Support for Marriage Equality

Governors Andrew Cuomo (D-NY) and Christine Gregoire (D-WA) both spoke out for marriage equality today.

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Community Meetings for Marriage Launch Across Washington State

Community Meetings for Marriage Launch Across Washington State

This Sunday, over 200 people from Seattle came together for a community meeting about marriage equality.

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Equality Brewing in Seattle

Equality Brewing in Seattle

A few mornings ago I joined HRC Seattle and Equal Rights Washington leaders over coffee at SeaTac airport to discuss the...

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Toasting Equality in Seattle

Toasting Equality in Seattle

Last week over 250 attendees were on hand at Equal Rights Washington’s breakfast event, “Toasting Equality.” In addition...

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