| February 22nd, 2008 |
ERW Gala is sold out
ERW's second annual gala, "Be Who You Are: Come Out and Play" is officially sold out. You can still donate to ERW!| February 16th, 2008 |
Washington House Passes Domestic Partnership Expansion Bill
Bill now moves to Senate
The Domestic Partnership Expansion Bill (HB 3104) passed out of the House with a vote of 62-32. Of note, Rep. Tami Green (D, 28) voted for a domestic partnership bill for the first time. Connie Watts sent out a message in response to the vote. The bill will now move to the Senate.
| January 30th, 2008 |
Domestic Partnership Expansion Bill has successful Hearing in the House
Thanks to Trick Dog Films for the great photos!
| September 7, 2007 |
GSBA Candidate's Forum
Wednesday, September 12th, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
This is an opportunity to learn the positions the candidates have on issues of importance to the LGBT community and for the candidates to understand the central role the LGBT business community plays in the economic health of our region.
Moderated by Deborah Brandt, former KUOW morning anchor.
The races covered will be King County Prosecuting Attorney and Seattle City Council Positions 1, 3, 7 and 9.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit GSBA's website, or call (206) 363-9188.
LOCATION
Red Lion Hotel on Fifth Avenue
1415 5th Ave
Seattle, WA
TICKETS
$27.00 - Members
$32.00 - Non Members
$27.00 - Students
Walk-Ins are $15.00 more at the door
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| August 31, 2007 |
Labor Day Holiday Action Alert
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| August 5, 2007 |
'Just Registered' Olympia Photo Album
Seattle Gay News and Equal Rights Washington were in Olympia on July 23rd for the first day of Washington state's domestic partnership registry. Go to the photo album (.pdf) to read about what happened and to see photos of many of the couples that registered in person. Congratulations to everyone that participated!
posted by Communications at 10:13 AM - Permalink
| July 30, 2007 |
Couples Register in Olympia July 23rd
See a short Trick Dog Films video about couples registering on the first day the new domestic partnership law went into effect.
posted by Communications at 10:12 AM - Permalink
| July 28, 2007 |
Good Press is Good News
posted by Communications at 10:09 AM - Permalink
| July 24, 2007 |
Domestic Partner Registration
The Domestic Partnership registration forms and information are now available here on the Secretary of State's website.
Learn about the new domestic partnership law. Download The Legal Rights of Registered Domestic Partners in Washington State (pdf; 111 KB) brochure, produced by advocacy organizations.
posted by Communications at 10:06 AM - Permalink
| July 20, 2007 |
Domestic Partner Survey Results
posted by Communications at 10:02 AM - Permalink
| April 22, 2007 |
ERW Dinner Gala Sold Out - Cocktail Reception Tickets Still Available
ERW is hosting its inaugural annual dinner at the Columbia Tower Club on May 4, 2007, with keynote speaker, Charlene Strong. Tickets to the dinner are now SOLD OUT, but there are tickets for the Exclusive Pre-Event Reception still available. More info on the Reception.
Click here to purchase your tickets to this intimate reception!
posted by Equal Rights Washington at 8:52 PM - Permalink
| April 21, 2007 |
Action Alert: Thank the Governor for Signing the DP Bill
LINK
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!
Take Action: email the Governor
Labels: action alert, DP
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]
posted by Equal Rights Washington at 8:54 PM - Permalink