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Shows tagged as: gay rights

Mon, Apr 29 2013

Jason Collins Comes Out

Jason Collins has become the first openly gay athlete active in a major American team sport.

Mon, Apr 22 2013

Boy Scouts Consider Policy Change On Gay Scouts

The Boy Scouts of America are considering allowing gay scouts into the organization.

Fri, Mar 29 2013

News Roundtable: March 29, 2013

We'll review the top regional and local news of the week.

Wed, Mar 27 2013

Supreme Court Hears Arguments On Same-Sex Marriage

This week the U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments for and against same-sex marriage laws.

Thu, Dec 6 2012

Gay Couples Register For Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses for same sex couples will be issued in Washington State starting this Thursday.

Wed, Oct 31 2012

Gene Robinson

The first openly gay Episcopal bishop has written a book for people conflicted about gay marriage.

Thu, Jun 7 2012

Same-Sex Marriage in Washington

Opponents of Washington's same-sex marriage law blocked it from going into effect this week by turning in signatures to put the law to a vote in November.

Thu, May 17 2012

Coming Out in Rural Regions

We're talking to country music star Chely Wright about coming out as a lesbian. We'll also check in on the climate for gays and lesbians coming out in rural Oregon.

Thu, May 10 2012

Obama Comes Out For Gay Marriage

What does it mean that President Barack Obama publicly voiced his support for same-sex marriage?

Mon, Apr 23 2012

Vets' Benefits Under DADT

Veterans who were discharged under other than honorable conditions during the now defunct "Don't Ask Don't Tell" military policy are having a hard time getting benefits.

Wed, Feb 8 2012

Same-Sex Marriage in Calif. and Oregon

How is the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision to strike down the ban on gay marriage in California likely to affect the ban on gay marriage in Oregon?

Fri, Jan 6 2012

Gov. Gregoire Endorses Marriage Equality

This week, Washington Governor Chris Gregoire announced she will introduce a bill to legalize marriage equality.