Although court in WA denied equality to gay couples, activists cheered by CA ruling

Qnews  May 16 08

Source: Seattle Times , Seattle Post-Intelligencer Seattle -- Activists in Washington cheered Thursday's decision by California's highest court to grant full equality in marriage to all couples in that state. "This is huge. California is really going to change the landscape," said Joshua Friedes, advocacy director for Equal Rights Washington, a group that lobbies for marriage equality. Traveling between Spokane and Kennewick on Thursday afternoon, he met supporters everywhere, cheering. "People are realizing that this is obtainable in their lifetimes," Friedes said.. Full story...

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