Lawmakers aim to expand domestic partnerships

Wed, Jan 30th 2008, 13:10

http://blog.oregonlive.com/politics/2008/01/lawmakers_aim_to_expand_domest.html

OLYMPIA - After Washington enacted a law in July 2007 that gave same-sex couples legal recognition, more than 3,300 couples from all parts of the state registered as domestic partners.

In hearings Tuesday in the state's Legislature, several of those couples voiced support for a bill that would expand that law to give same-sex couples the same rights that married couples have in divorces, property, estates, taxes, and guardianships.

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Lowe helps Gainesville pass non-discrimination ordinance

Wed, Jan 30th 2008, 08:53

Out commissioner Craig Lowe joins fellow city commissioners in protecting the rights of transgender citizens.

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Gusciora bills to improve municipal court system advance

Tue, Jan 29th 2008, 09:23

The New Jersey Assembly's Judiciary Committee released three bills sponsored by out Assemblyman Reed Gusciora, which will greatly improve the efficiency of municipal courts by helping municipal prosecutors more effectively carry out their assignments. 

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Pereira endorsed by Jewish Herald-Voice

Tue, Jan 29th 2008, 09:19

The Jewish Herald-Voice has endorsed Pereira's candidacy as Judge for the 190th Civil District Court of Harris County.

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Vermont Lawmaker Does Double Duty As Comic

Mon, Jan 28th 2008, 13:28

Rep. Jason Lorber does stand-up comedy when he's not legislating.

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Simmons hopes to protect stalking victims

Mon, Jan 28th 2008, 13:24

Newly elected mayor Denise Simmons pushes for broader criteria for receiving a restraining order and more protections for victims of stalking.

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AP: Washington state gains sixth LGBT legislator

Wed, Jan 23rd 2008, 14:41

Appointment of openly gay Democrat Marko Liias gives state six openly gay lawmakers. "Voters are making decisions on people's character, and not their sexual orientation," said state Sen. Ed Murray.

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Salt Lake Tribune praises lesbian Utah Rep. Christine Johnson

Tue, Jan 22nd 2008, 13:48

Editorial supports Johnson's legislation aimed at protecting LGBT citizens from workplace discrimination.

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Cambridge elects nation's first out black lesbian mayor

Wed, Jan 16th 2008, 11:10

Out lesbian Denise Simmons, a Victory endorsee who was re-elected to the Cambridge, Massachusetts City Council last year, has been elected mayor by her council peers.  She is the second openly LGBT African-American to hold the post, and the first out black lesbian mayor in U.S. history.

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Dan Savage endorses Sam Adams

Mon, Jan 14th 2008, 13:29

Nationally syndicated columnist endorses Portland mayoral candidate.

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