Section One - ALL STORIES
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No wedding bells in Washington State
State Supreme Court upholds ban on marriage by same-sex couples
by Robert Raketty
- SGN Staff Writer
The debate over marriage equality for same-sex couples arrived in Washington State this week as our state's highest court ruled in a narrow 5-4 decision to uphold a law passed in 1998 that defines marriage as between a man and a woman. The Court issued six se more
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Gay community and allies expresses hurt, hope after state Supreme Court decision
"The people will be victorious, no matter how long it takes," said King County Councilmember Larry Gossett.
by Liz Meyer
- SGN Contributing Writer
The several hundred people assembled Wednesday evening at First Baptist Church in Seattle had hoped their 'Decision Day' gathering would be under more joyous circumstances.
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Latvia Pride trashed by mobs throwing human excrement
by Rex Wockner
- SGN Contributing Writer
The second effort to stage a Gay pride parade in Riga, Latvia, was an unmitigated disaster July 22.
The City Council and a court banned the parade, claiming police wouldn't be able to protect marchers from marauding homophobic mobs.
So, activists instead staged a religious servic more
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Brick by Brick a success for the LGBT Center - $26,678 raised since program began
The Seattle LGBT Community Center and Coors Light are pleased to announce that this year the Brick by Brick Campaign raised nearly $6000 for Seattle's LGBT Center! "With direct support from our community bars and pubs, as well as community members, we have raised over $26,678 in the few years we've had this event," said Executive Director Shannon T more
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New tools for living openly are offered
"The most important thing each of us can do for equality is to be open with the people in our lives and talk about it," said HRC President Joe Solmonese.
The Human Rights Campaign's Coming Out Project announced the release of its brand new "Resource Guide to Coming Out."
The newly updated guide is based on groundbreaking research more
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New 'Justice for All' resource focuses on importance of the courts
"The Courts have always had - and always should have - a vital role in ensuring justice for all," said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese.
In the wake of recent court rulings against fairness, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation today launched a new online resource, "Justice for All: The Importance of a Fair and Balanced Judici more
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Civic, religious, civil rights leaders join to declare 'Marriage Matters'
Full-page newspaper ads feature diverse allies committed, including Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels
In full-page newspaper advertisements appearing today coast to coast, more than 60 civic, religious, labor and civil rights leaders and organizations declare their commitment to working toward equality for Gay and Lesbian families. View the ad at more
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Federal judge dismissed local challenge to "don't ask, don't tell" policy
Appeal to be filed in ninth U.S. circuit court of appeals
by Robert Raketty
- SGN Staff Writer
A federal judge dismissed a challenge by Air Force Reserve major Margaret Witt, 42, of Spokane after ruling that a U.S. Supreme Court ruling striking down a Texas sodomy law did not affect the constitutionality of the milit more
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Making the connections between immigrant rights and Queer rights
Radical Women's panel discussion highlights the issues both communities face
by Rajkhet Dirzhud-Rashid
- SGN Staff Writer
Queer & Immigrant Activists Unite!
Radical Women and Freedom Socialist Party
New Freeway Hall
July 20th
After the huge marches for immigrant rights back in April and May, Q more
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D. Kevin Oliver (1960 - 2006)
Kevin loved beauty and flowers and the movie "Return to Me," which is about the gift of life and love that is manifested by means of a heart transplant. In the movie, the central character has an abundant garden. Kevin fantasized about such a garden and would often ask his mother and sister about where he could plant his ideal garden before he died more
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Renting vs. Owning: Building equity and tax advantages
Homeowners who have already secured their dream home know what a great investment they've made. However, millions of renters continue to have misconceptions about the home buying process, often delaying a home purchase by saying "it's too complicated" or "interest rates are too high." What renters don't realize is that in the long term they can't more
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