Washington Decline to Sign Referendum 71

There is a signature drive for referendum 71 to eliminate the Domestic Partnership Expansion Law of 2009 in Washington state. The new law gives many of the rights of marriage to same-sex couples, without changing the current state definition.

Oppponents of equal rights for LGBT people have phrased the question in a confusing fashion. If the referendum gets enough votes to make the ballot, LGBT people and allies would need to vote YES, because the referendum is not whether it should be repealed but whether it should be re-enacted.

Avoid the confusion, and steer clear from the anti-gay tactics of our opposition. Pledge now to decline to sign Referendum 71 and tell friends and family.

Petition for Marriage Rights in Washington State

A petition has been created by Equal Rights Washington urging lawmakers to adopt the domestic partnership expansion bill. The email also states that the freedom to marry is a basic human right and personal choice.

Send Washington lawmakers a message in support of full equality for same-sex couples.