same-sex marriage

Washington Florist Sues State, Says She "Will Not Wilt"

Anna King — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:44:53 +0000

There’s a new development in the case of a Richland, Wash. florist who refused to sell flowers for a same sex couple’s wedding. The business owner’s lawyers announced a counter suit Thursday saying the florist “will not wilt.”

The owner of Arlene’s Flowers argues there are plenty of other shops in the Tri-Cities that could cater to a gay or lesbian wedding.

The Tribes And Same-Sex Marriage, Science News, And Beverly Washburn

Weekday — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:00:00 +0000

The Suquamish Tribe Recognized Same-Sex Marriage In 2011: Will Other Tribes?
In March, a Northern Michigan Indian tribe became the third in the US to recognize same-sex marriage. The Suquamish Tribal Council voted to recognize same-sex marriage in 2011. Other tribes have passed laws against. And the US Supreme Court is expected to issue a landmark marriage ruling this summer. Ron Whitener, executive director at Native American Law Center at the University of Washington, explains how the nation’s 563 recognized tribes are approaching the issue.

What’s New In Science News?
Local virologists are tracking the latest flu in China, and the economics of studying science have led to some new ways to raise money for research. Sally James, Northwest science writer tells us what’s new in science news.

A Conversation With Former Child Star Beverly Washburn
Chances are you’ve seen Beverly Washburn perform, but you didn’t know her name. Have you seen Old Yeller? She was the little girl, Lisbeth. Washburn grew up performing opposite Hollywood greats like Lou Costello and Bing Crosby.

Weekend Weather Forecast
How will the weather be for Mother's Day this Sunday? Nick Bond joins us with a look at the weekend weather.

Teenage Diaries Revisited: A Gay Teen's Family, 'Evolved'

editor — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:08:00 +0000

Name: Amanda Brand

Hometown: Queens, N.Y.

Current city: New York, N.Y.

Occupation: Massage therapist

Then:

"My mother's always yelling at me, 'How are you supposed to find a man?'... I tell her, I'm like, 'I'm not interested in men.' "

Amanda is gay. Her family is Catholic, and when she was a teenager, her parents were convinced she was only going through a phase. Back then, Amanda recorded a diary about coming out to her parents and to the world.

Arlene's Flowers Stirs Back-And-Forth On Social Media

Anna King — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:12:06 +0000

Business is bustling at the Richland florist who faces a lawsuit over same-sex marriage. The shop's owner says she was standing up for her Christian values when she refused to sell flowers for a gay couple’s wedding. Now, the case has become a focal point of intense debate on social media across the globe.

On Arlene’s Flower’s Facebook page, right alongside advertisements for corsages and boutonnieres, there are hundreds of posts for and against same-sex marriage.

Same Sex Marriage: What Happens Next?

The Conversation With Ross Reynolds — Wed, 01 May 2013 19:29:21 +0000

Last November Washington became the first state to legalize same sex marriage at the polls but today we want to check in on what is happening with the same-sex marriage debate in and out of the Evergreen State.

Day Two Of Same-Sex Marriage Cases At Supreme Court

Mark Memmott — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:18:00 +0000

(We most recently updated the top of this post at 1:45 p.m.

Happening Now: Supreme Court Hears First Of Two Gay-Marriage Cases

Mark Memmott — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:10:00 +0000
(Our most recent update was at 12:50 p.m. ET.)
In the first of two hearings on one of the nation's most controversial issues — same-sex marriage — Supreme Court justices on Tuesday poked holes in the arguments made by supporters and opponents of bans on gay marriage.

Shift In Gay Marriage Support Mirrors A Changing America

Shankar Vedantam — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 07:14:00 +0000
When Ohio Republican Sen.

Gay Couples See New Hope For Immigration Benefits

Liz Jones — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:42:56 +0000

If you want to marry someone from another country, and you’re a US citizen, chances are your spouse could also gain citizenship through marriage. That is, if the marriage is between a man and a woman. This path to citizenship is not available to gay couples because of the federal Defense of Marriage Act. Next month, the US Supreme Court is set to hear a challenge to this federal law. It’s a case Seattle resident Otts Bolisay is anxious to watch unfold.

Seattle Tourism Industry Hitched To Gay Marriage

Ann Dornfeld — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:56:29 +0000

The star of the 1960s TV show Gomer Pyle, USMC, married his longtime male partner at Seattle’s Fairmont Olympic Hotel this month.