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Action Alert: Thank the Governor for Signing the DP Bill

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Governor Gregoire signed the Domestic Partnership Bill into law today. This historic bill will provide immediate protections for same-sex couples and vulnerable senior couples. It's important that the Governor knows how much you appreciate her signing the bill. We will continue to work toward full marriage equality. Today is a step in our journey toward our goal.

Beginning July 23, LGBT families and seniors can start registering as domestic partners with the Washington's Secretary of State. We could not have had this victory without the Governor's support. She has been a steadfast ally to the LGBT community. Please take a moment to thank her!

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posted by Equal Rights Washington at 8:57 PM - Permalink

Governor Signs Domestic Partnership Bill!

The Governor signed it April 21st. This is a truly historic moment for the LGBT community and the allies, clergy, and people of faith who supported the legislation. More about the Domestic Partnership bill and what it does for LGBT couples. Read ERW's press release on this momentus event. [clip courtesy of David Rothmiller, LD Thompson, trick dog films]

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posted by Equal Rights Washington at 8:54 PM - Permalink

April 10, 2007

Correcting Workplace Injustice in Domestic Partnership Benefits

Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA) has introduced legislation today to remove the tax inequity that denies gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, transgender and domestic partnership relationships the same health care benefit in the workplace that other Americans receive with employer-provided health insurance.

"Every American deserves to be treated with dignity, respect and equal treatment under the law, but that is not what is happening in the workplace today, and I intend to right this wrong," McDermott declared.