Civil Rights
20 years after L.A. riots, some tensions ease
Henry Keith Watson remembers April 29, 1992, as if it happened just last week. History won't allow him to forget it.
Date: 04/29/2012 | Nation & World
ACLU sues Border Patrol over traffic stops
SEATTLE -- The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit Thursday against the U.S. Border Patrol seeking to bar agents from making traffic stops, saying people are being pulled over and questioned "without reasonable suspicion."
Date: 04/26/2012 | Northwest
Music with a message
Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy told in church musical
Date: 03/03/2012 | Local News
Denied jobs, blacks in Iowa test new bias theory in court
IOWA CITY, Iowa -- In a case closely watched by civil rights activists, an Iowa judge will soon decide whether to grant thousands of black employees and job applicants monetary damages for hiring practices used by Iowa state government that they say have disadvantaged them.
Date: 02/18/2012 | Business
Safety net of marriage should be for everyone
Marriage means love, commitment and family.I didn't really learn what else it means until my husband died almost 14 years ago. Legal marriage, as recognized by my state and country, means money. That's cold-hearted, but true.
Date: 02/08/2012 | Local News
If gay marriage is on the ballot, McKenna is a No and Inslee is a Yes
Republican Rob McKenna, who polls show is currently leading the race for governor, is making clear this week he will vote against legalizing gay marriage if the issue reaches the ballot in November.
Date: 01/26/2012 | The Petri Dish
Kastama to reveal how he'll vote on gay marriage bill
In the state Senate, there will be one less uncommitted vote on gay marriage Thursday.State Sen. Jim Kastama, a conservative Democrat from Puyallup, is calling a news conference at noon to announce how he will vote on legislation to legalize marriage for same-sex couples.
Date: 01/18/2012 | The Petri Dish
Keeping the dream alive
In Everett, the faithful celebrate King's legacy (gallery)
Date: 01/16/2012 | Local News
McAuliffe declares support of gay marriage bill
Democratic Sen. Rosemary McAuliffe of Bothell said today she will support a bill to legalize marriage for same-sex couples, moving the Senate to within two votes of passing the legislation.In a prepared statement, she said:
Date: 01/13/2012 | The Petri Dish
Martin Luther King keynoter's message: 'Rebuild the Dream'
Freedom and justice. Hope and peace. History and opportunity.In the days ahead, as we focus on the words and dreams of Martin Luther King Jr., it is remarkable to see all the ways communities honor his legacy.
Date: 01/11/2012 | Local News
Events scheduled to mark Martin Luther King Jr. holiday
Events to honorKing's legacy
Date: 01/11/2012 | Local News
EvCC hosts public tribute to MLK
EVERETT -- The public is invited to join students, faculty and staff to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Jan. 18 at Everett Community College.
Date: 01/10/2012 | Local News
Poll finds voters unlikely to repeal a same-sex marriage law
The Washington Poll today released more details of an October survey that show voters may not be willing to repeal a law legalizing marriage for gay and lesbian couples.
Date: 01/06/2012 | The Petri Dish
Fight on legalizing same-sex marriage ramping up
Gov. Chris Gregoire today threw her full support behind efforts to allow gay couples to marry in Washington, ending years of opposing such a move.
Date: 01/04/2012 | The Petri Dish
State Supreme Court tosses county horn-honking limits as overly broad
OLYMPIA -- The state Supreme Court in a split decision released Thursday has ruled that a Snohomish County's noise ordinance limiting horn-honking is overbroad and could stifle speech protected under the First Amendment.
Date: 10/27/2011 | Local News
Judge says names can be released from petition seeking vote on gay rights
OLYMPIA – It's no longer a secret who signed petitions putting a controversial expansion of the state's gay rights laws up for a vote in 2009.
Date: 10/17/2011 | Local News
Thousands honor Martin Luther King Jr. at memorial dedication in D.C.
WASHINGTON -- Thousands of people spanning all ages and races honored the legacy of the nation's foremost civil rights leader during Sunday's formal dedication of the new Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington.
Date: 10/16/2011 | Nation & World
End of 'don't ask, don't tell' could revive former Tennessee soldier's career
Scripps Howard News ServiceWASHINGTON -- Bleu Copas knows there are no guarantees.He's 35 now, an age that could make it harder to restart his military career. He'd have to compete for one of the limited slots open to prior-service veterans. Plus, he's already got a job he loves.
Date: 10/04/2011 | Nation & World
A decision too late for them
Maltby couple, both veterans, praise end of 'don't ask, don't tell'
Date: 09/30/2011 | Local News
Reinstated Spokane nurse welcomes end of military's gay ban
SEATTLE -- A Washington state flight nurse who spent seven years fighting the military's ban on open service by gays and lesbians says she hopes the repeal of the law will prompt gay service members to stand a little taller.
Date: 09/20/2011 | Northwest
Everett will pay $25,000 to settle suit over teen’s interrogation
EVERETT -- The city of Everett will pay $25,000 to settle a federal lawsuit originally filed by the parents of a 13-year-old boy who, during a two-hour police interrogation in 2005, confessed to a sexual assault.
Date: 08/24/2011 | Local News
TSA workers to get transgender-sensitivity training
SAN FRANCISCO — The Transportation Security Administration said Thursday that its managers at Los Angeles International Airport are undergoing mandatory sensitivity training after a transgender employee alleged she was ordered to dress like a man, pat down male passengers and use the men's...
Date: 08/05/2011 | Nation & World
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