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Everyone in America deserves equal treatment under the law regardless of sexual orientation, including the right to marry the partner of your choice. The ACLU works for equal rights and legal protections against discrimination and harassment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people.

Religious Restrictions Put Health Care Rights at Risk

Margaret Chen, ACLU-WA Floyd and Delores Jones Family Fellow
May 7, 2013
Health care facilities open to the general public should provide access to a full range of health care services. Religious ideology should not determine what health care services are available to patients. Read More »
 
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ACLU Files Suit for Gay Couple Discriminated Against by Florist

Apr 17, 2013
The ACLU today filed a lawsuit on behalf of a gay couple in Kennewick against a florist that refused to sell them flowers because of their sexual orientation.  When a business serves the general public, the business owner’s personal religious beliefs cannot serve as a justification for discriminating against customers. Read More »
 

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LGBT Legal Issues Continuing Legal Education (CLE) & Legal Clinic Training

Date: April 19, 2013 - 7:30am - 5:00pm
Location: Seattle office of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
This program will examine the legal issues that arise at all stages of an same-sex relationship as well as discrimination protections and employee benefits issues for LGBT individuals and families. Featuring a Supreme Court update presented by Sarah Dunne of the ACLU of Washington and David Ward of Legal Voice. Presented by the QLaw Association and the QLaw Foundation Legal Clinic. Read More »
 
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ACLU Seeks Remedies for Gay Couple Discriminated Against by Florist

Apr 10, 2013
A florist in Richland discriminated against a gay couple by refusing to sell them flowers because of the owner’s religious beliefs. The business’ refusal to sell flowers to the couple violates the Washington Law Against Discrimination. ACLU of Washington is representing the couple in seeking remedies. Read More »
 

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MARRIAGE EQUALITY WORKSHOP

Date: April 18, 2013 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Doubletree Hotel, Spokane
ACLU-WA deputy director Jennifer Shaw will discuss the current federal limitations on marriage for same-sex couples and what to expect if the Defense of Marriage Act is overturned via an ACLU case now before the U.S. Supreme Court. Her talk will be part of the Inland Northwest Business Alliance’s Community and Business Expo.

  • April 18th from 10-11 AM
  • Doubletree Hotel, Spokane

For more information, visit: www.inbaspokane.org

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Marriage Equality Rally at the Federal Courthouse

Date: March 27, 2013 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: Federal Courthouse, Seattle
Supporters of marriage equality will be gathering on Wednesday, March 27th from Noon to 1:00 PM at the Federal Courthouse in Seattle on the day the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments by the ACLU in a historic case to overturn the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Read More »
 
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Taxes: State Marriage Equality vs. the Federal DOMA

Date: March 28, 2013 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: University of Washington School of Law, Gates Hall Room 127
This informational session will provide insight into the IRS's income-splitting requirements and filing options for this tax season, the future of DOMA, and the potential for tax and estate planning strategies for same-sex spouses. Read More »
 
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Intersections: Connecting Immigration and LGBTQ Rights

Date: March 27, 2013 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Gay City Health Project

517 E. Pike St,

Seattle, WA 98122

Join Social Outreach Seattle and the ACLU of Washington in a conversation concerning the LGBTQ community and immigrant rights. Read More »
 
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Intersections: Connecting Immigration and LGBTQ Rights

Date: March 28, 2013 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Gay City Health Project

517 E. Pike St,

Seattle, WA 98122

Join Social Outreach Seattle and the ACLU of Washington in a conversation concerning the LGBTQ community and immigrant rights. Read More »

 
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Marriage Equality Explained

Date: March 9, 2013 - 11:30pm - March 10, 2013 - 2:30pm
Location: Gjerde Center - CBC Campus, Pasco WA
Would you like to  know more about what Washington state’s new Marriage Equality means for LGBT couples?  Join the ACLU and allied organizations at the Gjerde Center on the CBC Campus in Pasco, WA for a community meeting. Read More »
 
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