Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Same-sex Rights in Washington State

This is a history maker. From the Seattle Post-Intelligencer:

Maine narrowly rejected same-sex marriage. In Washington, a majority of voters were approving partnership benefits for same-sex couples. . . .

By affirming rights for same-sex couples, Washington made history for the second time in the long struggle for gay legal equality. In 1978, Seattle became the first city in America to reject a bid to roll back ordinances prohibiting housing and job discrimination against gays and lesbians.

I’m not sure what to think yet but I’m sure there will be a negative reaction.

Entire article here.

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