Seattle PFLAG

What you do to combat bullying matters! Seattle PFLAG’s PSA

admin — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 02:21:08 +0000

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Karaoke & Costume Contest – March 24

admin — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 03:08:32 +0000

March 3 – Marriage Equality Video

admin — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 02:44:08 +0000

PFLAG Bellevue Chapter is inviting all Equal Marriage allies to gather at Volunteer Park on March 3, 2012:
When: Saturday, March 3 (or if rainy, Saturday, March 10)
Time: 1:30 pm sharp!
Place: Volunteer Park, 1247- 15th Ave East, Seattle ( look for the flag with stars and rainbow stripes)

PFLAG Bellevue Chapter invites you to join us as we film our uplifting video that showcases our steadfast support for the LGBT community. We need a crowd of people standing (or sitting) in solidarity as these words are being said:

“To all the politicians who are running for office in 2012:
We are the parents, families, and friends of the LGBT community and we are listening to what you are saying about those we love. We are your constituents too! We are NOT the “insignificant few.”
We are united.
We are many.
We care.
And we are voting in November.
Please join us as we recognize that this is our year, this is our time, and it is indeed our privilege to claim the American Dream for our loved ones.”

There will be an aerial shot so we need as many of you as possible!
Children, babies, grandmas and grandpas are welcome. Dress is casual (no logos or words) but professional uniforms are a plus! (military, clergy, firefighter, police officer etc.) Please RSVP to nslmbrown@msn.com.

Marriage Equality Law Signed Today!

admin — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:25:02 +0000

Coverage of today’s historic passage of Marriage Equality in Washington State!

Gregoire signs gay marrage into law: Seattle Times
Gay marriage legal with governor’s signature: Seattle PI
WA same-sex marriage bill signed into law: King 5
Gregoire signs bill legalizing gay marriage: KOMO News
Schram: Don’t derail such a momentous milestone for same-sex marriage: KOMO Ken Schram
Gay marriage signed into law: Q13 Fox
Historic day for same sex marriage in Washington: KIRO TV

Don’t forget to check Equal Rights Washington for additional updates.

CA Prop 8 Unconstitutional!

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:43:24 +0000

It was announced today that a 3-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found California’s Prop 8 unconstitutional.

Read more at the links below:
CA Gay Marriage Ban is Unconstitutional: Seattle Times
CA Ban on Gay Marriage Struck Down: Seattle PI
Appeals Court Rejects CA Prop 8: CNN
Court: CA Marriage Ban is Unconstitutional: MSNBC

WA Legislature has the votes to pass Marriage Equality

admin — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:10:27 +0000

It was announced today that there are enough votes to pass the Marriage Equality legislation in Washington state. Here are a series of news articles marking the historic decision.

Senate has votes needed – Seattle Times
Legislature has enough votes – Seattle PI
Washington has enough votes – KOMO 4 News
Gay marriage supporters have enough votes – King 5 News
Washington has enough votes – KIRO 7 News

Marriage Equality Hearings in Olympia

admin — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:11:33 +0000

Marriage Equality hearings will be held on Monday, January 23, in Olympia. The Senate Committee hearings begin at 10am and the House Committee hearings begin at 1:30pm. Below are links with additional information.

Action Alert: Hearing Guidelines – Equal Rights WA
Packed Hearings on Gay Marriage Bills – Seattle Times
One Vote Away from Marriage Equality – The Stranger

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Seattle Athletes – It Gets Better!

admin — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 03:59:17 +0000

Seattle Storm – Mariners – Sounders – Seahawks join It Gets Better with a powerful message to all who’ve been bullied. Check here for more It Gets Better videos.

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Notice of Proposed Bylaw Changes

admin — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 07:06:14 +0000

The Seattle Chapter is proposing a few bylaw changes and will present them at the Annual Meeting on Monday, November 7 at 7pm. Current members of the Seattle Chapter will have the opportunity to vote on the bylaw changes in addition to board member positions.

The proposed changes will update the following areas:

Objectives: gender/sexual orientation identifiers
Board: Term limits and responsibilities of board members
Annual Meeting: Notification timeline

Members are encouraged to review the proposed changes to the Seattle PFLAG Bylaws [pdf].

All current members are invited and encouraged to attend the Annual Meeting. Non-members are welcome to attend as well. Please feel free to contact the board with any questions or concerns about the bylaws, board elections, or Annual Meeting.

Abby Dees at August Support Meeting

admin — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 04:42:39 +0000

Abby Dees is a civil-rights attorney, writer (“Queer Questions Straight Talk”) and editor who has been actively involved in lesbian, gay, and bisexual rights and awareness work for 25 years.

She is closely involved with the Los Angeles chapters of the Human Rights Campaign and the Trevor Project (gay teen suicide prevention), and the San Francisco office of the National Center for Lesbian Rights.

She has seen first-hand that the best tools for understanding are courage, communication, patience and a good sense of humor – things that get drowned out too often by the loud squawk of politics.

Please join PFLAG for what certainly will be a very insightful evening. Monday, August 8 @ 7pm.