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VIEWPOINTS: What is marriage?

| Apr 15, 2013

At the heart of the debate about whether and how gay marriage should be legalized, another question emerges: What is marriage? "Marriage": It's a word, an idea, an institution that gets used on both sides of the gay marriage debate – but those sides seem to be standing on two different definitions.
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Human rights advocate Charlene Strong to discuss ‘marriage equality’ Oct. 29 at GU Law School

| Oct 22, 2012

Charlene Strong, a nationally known human rights advocate and member of the Washington State Human Rights Commission, will present a discussion on marriage equality next week at the Gonzaga University School of Law. Her lecture will be Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. in the school's Barbieri Courtroom (721 N. Cincinnati St.).
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Is Referendum 74 a religious issue?

| Oct 5, 2012

On Thursday there was a “discussion” on Referendum 74, the marriage equality proposal, at the Spokane Rotary Club. The discussion was between Bishop Blase Cupich, of the Catholic Diocese of Spokane, and City Councilman Jon Snyder.
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Christian views differ on marriage equality

| Jun 13, 2012

Soon after the state legislature legalized same-sex marriage the effort to repeal that law began, and it now appears we will be voting in November on whether or not the State of Washington will recognize such marriages. Though the signatures on the initiative petition repealing that law have not yet been fully certified, supporters of repeal are confident they have garnered far more than enough valid signatures to qualify for the ballot.
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Love Meets Fear: Reflections After North Carolina’s Amendment One

| May 11, 2012

Prior to going to seminary, I worked in the performing arts as a stage manager. I have a lot of colorful friends from those days.
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Couples smooch, show support for gay marriage

| Apr 29, 2012

To show support for same-sex marriage about 10 couples scattered around River Park Square on Sunday for a flash mob kiss-in.
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Kissing for marriage equality

| Apr 27, 2012

In response to the city council’s decision to table the issue of same-sex marriage in Spokane, a group of activists have organized a flash mob kiss-in at Riverpark Square this weekend.
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Why I support gay rights and marriage equality

| Apr 17, 2012

On April 16, I was part of a rally at City Hall, and one of a multitude of people who testified in support of a non-binding resolution in support of marriage equality. Despite record numbers in attendance at the meeting, the measure was tabled by the councilmembers.
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Pastor to read proclamation on gay marriage at City Council meeting

| Apr 16, 2012

Today outside of City Hall, the Rev. Jim CastroLang will read a proclamation from local clergy supporting gay marriage. "Today, I stand with 18 area religious leaders along with citizens and elected officials from the many neighborhoods of our city, who say to the Spokane City Council: vote yes for the Marriage Equality Resolution”, CastroLang said in a press release.
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Council to vote on marriage equality tonight

| Apr 16, 2012

Tonight gay rights advocates from The Pride Foundation, Peace and Justice Action League of Spokane, Destinations of Spokane and Westminster United Church of Christ will swarm Spokane City Hall, where the city council is expected to vote on resolution supporting gay marriage.
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