From Fight out Loud, a stirring chronicle of the many GLBTI murders that resulted from Hate Crimes against GLBTI people—

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Governor expected to sign measure

By BRIAN SLODYSKO
P-I REPORTER

OLYMPIA — Gay and lesbian couples were brought one step closer to same-sex marriage Tuesday when the Legislature voted to extend 170 new rights to them, adding to groundwork begun last year with the passage of domestic partnership rights.

The Senate passed House Bill 3104, proposed by Rep. Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, by 29-20 along a mostly party-line vote.

The bill grants same-sex couples additional rights — including the ability to share bank accounts, the right to hold common property and immunity from testifying against one’s partner in court. Divorce rights — including child-custody provisions — were also granted. Continue at source?

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“Yet, because of the possible repercussions of increased homophobic
violence against our already besieged community, we feel that a tourist boycott is not the most appropriate response at this time.

“In our battle to win hearts and minds, we do not wish to be perceived as taking food off the plate of those who are already impoverished. “In fact, members of our own community could be disproportionately affected by a worsened economic situation brought about by a tourist ban.

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