LGBT

Pocatello Rejects Gay Rights Ordinance In Close Vote

Jessica Robinson — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:06:59 +0000

An ordinance to ban discrimination against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people failed in the city council of Pocatello, Idaho Thursday. The close vote was a setback for gay rights advocates, as Jessica Robinson reports.

Rosauers Supermarket In Idaho Bans Trans Woman From Store

Jessica Robinson — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:01:12 +0000

A supermarket in north Idaho has banned a transgendered woman from the store after she used the women's restroom. Police issued Ally Robledo a trespass notice that will make it a misdemeanor for her to enter the store for one year.

Wash. Voters May Find Referendum Confusing

Azusa Uchikura — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:30:15 +0000

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Over the next few months in Washington, someone may approach you with a petition. Opponents of same-sex marriage are trying to force a referendum vote on Washington’s new marriage equality law. There’s also a separate initiative to define marriage as between one man and one woman. Meanwhile, gay rights supporters are also collecting signatures for their own non-binding pledge. Confused? Azusa Uchikura has this voter’s guide.

Wash. Senator Says Tenor Of Gay Rights Debates Has Evolved

Austin Jenkins — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:09:21 +0000

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Gay rights supporters will gather Monday in an ornate reception room in the Washington state capitol. They will witness history as Governor Chris Gregoire signs into law legislation to allow same-sex couples to marry. Olympia Correspondent Austin Jenkins looks at how the rhetoric that led to this controversial moment has changed.

Same-Sex Marriage Decision Personal for Lawmakers

Azusa Uchikura — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:08:41 +0000

OLYMPIA, Wash. – A bill to legalize same-sex marriage is in the hands of Governor Chris Gregoire. It passed the Washington House Wedesday with a 55-43 vote. During the three-hour debate, many lawmakers shared their own personal stories.

Anti-Gay Discrimination Hard To Prove In Foster Care Arena

Austin Jenkins — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:48:27 +0000

Wednesday, the Washington state House is expected to send a gay marriage bill to the governor. The final measure will likely contain some special language to address a concern raised by faith-based foster and adoption agencies. These state contractors don’t want to be forced to place children with gay couples. But Washington law already prohibits them from discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation. So how does that work now? As Olympia Correspondent Austin Jenkins found out, it’s “don’t ask, don’t tell.”

Same-Sex Marriage Clears House Committee

Colin Fogarty — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:35:40 +0000

OLYMPIA, Wash. - One more vote by the full Washington House is all that remains before same-sex marriage goes to the governor's desk in Olympia. In a narrow vote Monday, a House committee moved the gay marriage bill forward. A floor vote could come as early as Wednesday night.

In testimony Monday, gay rights activist Charleen Strong introduced a panel of lawmakers to her newborn daughter.

"And it is my hope that she will know that her moms have the right to be married and to be a family, just as many other Washington families have," Strong said.

Wash. Senate Votes To Approve Same-Sex Marriage

Austin Jenkins — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:04:52 +0000

OLYMPIA, WASH. – The battle to allow gay marriage in Washington has cleared a major hurdle. The Washington state Senate voted [last night] Wednesday night to approve same-sex marriage. The vote was 28 to 21. Four Republicans voting with the majority. Olympia Correspondent Austin Jenkins was there for the historic debate.

Gay Marriage Passes Wash. Senate After Civil Debate

Austin Jenkins — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:53:52 +0000

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Four Washington Republicans joined majority Democrats Wednesday night to approve a same-sex marriage bill in the state Senate. The historic vote represents a major step forward for gay rights supporters. Olympia Correspondent Austin Jenkins was there for the debate.

Gay Marriage Laws May Prevent Discrimination by Private Businesses

Austin Jenkins — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:23:54 +0000

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Washington appears poised to become the seventh state in the nation to allow gay marriage. Backers say they have the votes in the legislature. The law would exempt churches that oppose same-sex marriage. But not wedding-related businesses. Attorney Steve O’Ban highlighted this recently in testimony against the proposed law.