Press Releases
Washington United for Marriage | Monday, March 19th, 2012
EVENT: “Inlaws & Outlaws” 500th Community Screening
Washington United for Marriage is partnering with SIFF Cinema to present the 500th community screening of Seattle filmmaker Drew Emery’s award-winning documentary, Inlaws & Outlaws on Thursday, March 29th 7 pm at the Uptown
Washington United for Marriage | Tuesday, March 13th, 2012
Judge Gives Referendum 74 Fair Title
We had serious concerns about the ballot title that the Attorney General proposed for R74. Today the Court revised the language. We are grateful the Court helped to make sure the ballot language is fair.
Washington United for Marriage | Monday February 13, 2012
Gov. Chris Gregoire Signs Historic Marriage Law in Washington State
Washington United for Marriage praised Gov. Chris Gregoire for signing the marriage equality legislation into law. Her action followed bipartisan votes in the legislature.
Washington United for Marriage | Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Advocates to Deliver 24,000 Postcards to Washington State Senators Prior to Historic Vote on Marriage Equality
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 1, 2012 CONTACT: Zach Silk | Washington United for Marriage | press@washingtonunited.org Advocates to Deliver 24,000 Postcards to Washington State Senators Prior to Historic Vote on Marriage Equality Senators from all 49 legislative districts to receive messages from constituents OLYMPIA – Washington United for Marriage, a broad statewide coalition of organizations, [...]
Washington United for Marriage | Thursday, January 30, 2012
Statement by Washington United for Marriage on House Judiciary Committee Vote for Marriage Equality
Washington United for Marriage lauds the House Judiciary Committee’s vote in favor of advancing marriage equality legislation in Washington State. The measure passed by a vote of 7-6.
Washington United for Marriage | Thursday, January 26, 2012
Statement by Washington United on Marriage Equality Vote in Senate Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations and Elections
Washington United for Marriage Press Release | Thursday, January 19, 2012
Statement by Washington United for Marriage on Support of Major Employers for Marriage Equality
Washington United for Marriage Press Release | Friday, January 13, 2012
Statement by Washington United for Marriage on the Introduction of Marriage Equality in the Legislature
Washington United For Marriage | November 14th, 2011
Washington United for Marriage Launches Diverse, Statewide Coalition and Campaign to Win Freedom to Marry in Washington State in 2012
Media Contacts: Washington State Media Joseph Vandenorth WashingtonUnitedpress@nyhus.com 206-838-3474 Media Hotline 847-651-4420 Cell National Media Jennifer Morris WashingtonUnitedpress@nyhus.com 206-838-3474 Media Hotline 202-213-2204 Cell Get PDF Version Washington United for Marriage Launches Diverse, Statewide Coalition and Campaign to Win Freedom to Marry in Washington State in 2012 BELLEVUE, Wash. – November 14, 2011 – A broad, [...]
Editorials
Union Leader | Thursday, January 26, 2012
Ken Mehlman: Republicans should be for same-sex marriage
The Seattle Times | Thursday, January 26, 2012
Seven Republicans who stood up for gay marriage in Washington
Seattle Post-Intelligencer | Monday, January 16, 2012
Bishops don’t speak for the flock on same-sex marriage
The New York Times | Monday, January 9, 2012
Gov. Gregoire Comes Around
The News Tribune | Thursday, January 5, 2012
It’s time to extend rights of marriage to same-sex couples
The Seattle Times | Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Second Republican state senator chooses to support marriage equality
The Seattle Times | Monday, January 9, 2012
Gay marriage: first Republican in state Senate supports it!
Huffington Post | Friday, January 6, 2012
What Washingtonians (And the Rest of Us) Can Do to Help Make Marriage Equality a Reality
The Seattle Times | Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Gov. Gregoire’s support for gay marriage brings welcome momentum
The Seattle Times | Monday, November 14, 2011
Time for Washington Legislature to legalize same-sex marriage
The Seattle Times | Friday, August 26, 2011
Time for Washington lawmakers to count the votes for gay marriage
Columns
Seattle Times | November 12, 2011
New effort to legalize same-sex marriage begins
Two years ago, Washington voters backed a broad guarantee of legal rights for same-sex couples, endorsing the Legislature’s passage of a domestic partnership law nicknamed “everything but marriage.”
Articles
Washington United for Marriage | Monday February 13, 2012
Here’s to equality! – A special message from Governor Gregoire
"In my time as Governor, today was one of my proudest days. Today at noon, I signed the bill making marriage equality a reality in Washington state," Gov. Chris Gregoire.
The Seattle Times | Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Starbucks supports gay marriage legislation
Pam's House Blend | Monday, January 23, 2012
BREAKING: Washington’s Marriage Equality Bill Has Enough Votes to Pass
The Seattle Times | Thursday, January 19, 2012
Wash. Senate now 1 vote short on gay marriage
New York Times | Monday, January 16, 2012
With Bill, Washington State Shifts Its Views on Marriage
Washington House Republicans | Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Rep. Glenn Anderson decides to vote for same-sex marriage
ThinkProgress | Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Washington Governor Elated After Introducing Marriage Equality Bill: ‘I Feel So Much Better Today!’
The Miami Herald | Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire endorses marriage equality for gay and lesbian couples
Reuters | Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Washington governor supports gay marriage law
NBC Right Now (KNDO/KNDU) | Monday, November 21
Gay Marriage Supporters Meet in Richland
The Issaquah Press | Tuesday, November 22
King County executive backs same-sex marriage
Gateline.com | Wednesday, November 23
United Methodist Church hosts forum on marriage equality
Seattle Gay News | Friday, November 25, 2011
Washington United for Marriage rides wave of enthusiasm across the state
Fox Q13 | Sunday, November 13, 2011
Mercer Island couple shows support for same-sex marriage
