Washington state
Tibetan Buddhist monastery, once all nuns, makes room for monks
Fires at Jehovah’s Witness halls in Washington state puzzle authorities
A Washington state lawmaker’s notes on ‘biblical’ war threaten his re-election bid
Update: Washington voters reject genetically modified foods measure
2012 shows a social sea change on gay marriage
(RNS) Gay rights supporters are marking Election Day 2012 as a turning point in their quest for marriage equality as opponents deny a cultural shift in American attitudes. By Lauren Markoe.
What won, what lost on 2012 state ballot measures
(RNS) Here's a quick tour of selected state ballot measures from the 2012 elections. By Jeanie Groh.
Lesbian answers bishop’s call for dialogue on gay marriage
SPOKANE, Wash. (RNS) The Catholic bishop here has asked for an honest dialogue about same-sex marriage, so Charlene Strong was happy to take him up on his offer, telling a Catholic campus why the state's domestic partnership law was insufficient when her partner of 10 years was dying. By Tracy Simmons.
Obama endorses gay marriage push in Washington, Maine
(RNS) President Barack Obama on Thursday (Oct. 25) endorsed the same-sex marriage referendum on the Washington state ballot and also formally backed a similar measure on the ballot in Maine. By Jeff Mapes.
Washington gay marriage fight has money, ‘daunting’ odds
SEATTLE (RNS) With its relatively low churchgoing population and social libertarianism, Washington may be the state where voters are most likely to approve gay marriage next month. But opponents say the early polls are deceptive. By Jeff Mapes.
Washington churches told not to collect funds for gay marriage fight
SPOKANE, Wash. (RNS) Churches in Washington state are being reminded that collecting money for a political cause is not OK -- including a high-stakes ballot battle over gay marriage. By Tracy Simmons.
Can conservatives overcome Washington’s secular bent to ban gay marriage?
SPOKANE, Wash. (RNS) Conservative activists are confident they can overturn the state's gay marriage law this November, but one thing might get in the way — the more than 4 million voters in the state who are "unchurched." By Tracy Simmons.
