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Homo Chamber of Commerce Says "Approve R-71"
Posted by Dominic Holden on Tue, Sep 15, 2009 at 3:40 PM
In the footsteps of five large companies that issued a statement yesterday, the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce came out today in favor of approving Referendum 71, thereby upholding the domestic partnership bill.
“This law is about the rights and responsibilities of adults in committed relationships raising families, running businesses and owning property. Diversity and inclusiveness in the workplace, and in our state as a whole, are core values in our business community,” Chamber chair Tayloe Washburn said in a statement. “We must protect and enhance them if we want to attract, retain and grow the talented workforce needed to stay competitive in the global economy. Supporting the Approve R-71 campaign sends the right message about the economic environment we have and want. ”
So how do they plan to "support" the campaign?
"A major factor in our decision to support is that it would likely have a positive impact on proponents’ fundraising efforts," says spokeswoman Christina Donegan. "We look forward to working with the campaign to support their efforts."
That's not quite the $5,000 commitment from Vulcan yesterday, but it's nice. Good job, Chamber of Commerce. Now invite all your wealthy friends to an "Approve- R-71" fundraiser.
In the meantime, you can DONATE to the Approve R-71 campaign HERE.
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$5k from Vulcan sounds to me like "we don't give a shit either way, but could use the goodwill from the gays". I know Paul Allen is more than 100 times wealthier than I am.
2
Yeah...I mean, every little bit helps, but I bet he's spent more than that on Star Wars figurines.
Cool that the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce is on the "approve" side, though. When I see "Chamber of Commerce" I usually expect fairly conservative politics.
Cool that the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce is on the "approve" side, though. When I see "Chamber of Commerce" I usually expect fairly conservative politics.
3
The anti-5688 forces have their yard signs out already and they say:
PROTECT OUR CHILDREN.(picture of family)
SB-5688/Referendum-71
REJECT
Marriage = One man/ One Woman
4
@ Baconcat: Can you (or anyone else who sees one of these signs) please email a picture to me at this address? Thanks!
6
Cheap assed Vulcan - $50,000. would have been no stretch - they just insulted themselves ... now I will not buy one of their condos.
7
Dom, sent the e-mail that has the raw jpeg of what the placard says.
None spotted "in the wild" here in Seattle quite yet, though!
None spotted "in the wild" here in Seattle quite yet, though!
8
It will be interesting to see what the APPROVE side comes up with for yard signs. I do hope it's something about Protecting Marriage and Protecting Children. If not, kiss your D.P. Rights good bye.
10
They're saving their money up for the fancy version of SR-520 floating bridge - that's when their checkbooks open.
No, seriously. Mark my words.
No, seriously. Mark my words.
11
I got an email TODAY from WAFST notifying me of a community organizing meeting that happened here YESTERDAY. sigh.
12
@3 I really, really despise the way they designed that yard sign. It's so blatantly pandering to a sentiment that has *nothing* to do with the issue at hand. Really now, using children as a stand-in for one's own biases? I'm hopeful, though, that the design is so distasteful to all but the most deluded right-wing wackos that it actually helps get Ref 71 approved.
Can you even imagine the frame of mind you'd have to have to put something like that on your lawn? It's got to be something like 'I'm glad I'm helping keep those homo perverts away from my kids' and just thinking about it almost makes me sick to my stomach.
Can you even imagine the frame of mind you'd have to have to put something like that on your lawn? It's got to be something like 'I'm glad I'm helping keep those homo perverts away from my kids' and just thinking about it almost makes me sick to my stomach.
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@12: Well, it helps moderates and those who support domestic partnerships realize what the wrong vote is at any rate.
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This website www.r71signs.com has links to large JPEGs where folks can print out Approve R71 signs or buy yard signs/stickers.
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Seattle LGBT Equality Weekend October 10 – 11, 2009
Seattle OUTProtest has brought together a grassroots coalition of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and straight people and organizations to organize a series of solidarity events to coincide with the National March for Equality this October.
March and Rally
Forty years after the Stonewall Rebellion, we march in solidarity with our brothers and sisters and allies in Washington, DC to demand equal protection in all matters governed by civil law in all 50 states and to show our public support for the Approval of Referendum 71 here in Washington state.
Sunday, October 11
2:00 pm: Volunteer Park, 10th Ave E & E Prospect
5:00 pm: Rally, Federal Courthouse, 7th & Stewart
Thinking Queerly: Community Workshops on LGBT Issues
Community organizers and activists will present a series of workshops on a range of issues affecting the lgbt community including Stonewall and lgbt movement history, homelessness, hate crimes and self defense, lgbt health, Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, lgbt legal issues, Gay-Straight Alliances, marriage equality, and more.
Saturday, October 10
9:30 am to 5 pm
Piggot Auditorium, Seattle University
HIV/AIDS Vigil
As the AIDS pandemic nears its fourth decade, we gather to educate and raise awareness about the continued struggles of people living with HIV/AIDS and their families, friends, and support networks as well as to demand all resources and all funding necessary for prevention, treatment, and a cure.
Saturday, October 10
Starting at 6 pm
Seattle Central Community College South Plaza, Broadway & E Pine
Generation Q Mega Mixer
Come mingle and mix with seasoned leaders and activists of the GLBTQ community at the Generation Q Mega Mixer. Young leaders (25 and under please) will have the opportunity to socialize, learn from, and quite possibly have a dance off with some of the community's most inspiring members in a relaxed social environment.
Sunday, October 11
6:30 pm
Sole Repair Shop, 1001 E Pike
Seattle LGBT Equality Weekend March & Rally
http://nationalmarch.seattleoutprotest.o…
Get involved with one of our planning committees! Contact for more time and details:
March/Rally Committee, March@seattleoutprotest.org
Workshops Committee, Workshops@seattleoutprotest.org
Outreach Committee, Outreach@seattleoutprotest.org
Mixer Committee, Mixer@seattleoutprotest.org
HIV/AIDS Vigil Committee, Vigil@seattleoutprotest.org
Biweekly General Organizing Meetings, please contact whitney@seattleoutprotest.org for time and location.
National Equality March: Equality Across America
www.equalityacrossamerica.org
Approve Referendum 71
Keep the Domestic Partnership Law
More...
Seattle OUTProtest has brought together a grassroots coalition of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and straight people and organizations to organize a series of solidarity events to coincide with the National March for Equality this October.
March and Rally
Forty years after the Stonewall Rebellion, we march in solidarity with our brothers and sisters and allies in Washington, DC to demand equal protection in all matters governed by civil law in all 50 states and to show our public support for the Approval of Referendum 71 here in Washington state.
Sunday, October 11
2:00 pm: Volunteer Park, 10th Ave E & E Prospect
5:00 pm: Rally, Federal Courthouse, 7th & Stewart
Thinking Queerly: Community Workshops on LGBT Issues
Community organizers and activists will present a series of workshops on a range of issues affecting the lgbt community including Stonewall and lgbt movement history, homelessness, hate crimes and self defense, lgbt health, Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, lgbt legal issues, Gay-Straight Alliances, marriage equality, and more.
Saturday, October 10
9:30 am to 5 pm
Piggot Auditorium, Seattle University
HIV/AIDS Vigil
As the AIDS pandemic nears its fourth decade, we gather to educate and raise awareness about the continued struggles of people living with HIV/AIDS and their families, friends, and support networks as well as to demand all resources and all funding necessary for prevention, treatment, and a cure.
Saturday, October 10
Starting at 6 pm
Seattle Central Community College South Plaza, Broadway & E Pine
Generation Q Mega Mixer
Come mingle and mix with seasoned leaders and activists of the GLBTQ community at the Generation Q Mega Mixer. Young leaders (25 and under please) will have the opportunity to socialize, learn from, and quite possibly have a dance off with some of the community's most inspiring members in a relaxed social environment.
Sunday, October 11
6:30 pm
Sole Repair Shop, 1001 E Pike
Seattle LGBT Equality Weekend March & Rally
http://nationalmarch.seattleoutprotest.o…
Get involved with one of our planning committees! Contact for more time and details:
March/Rally Committee, March@seattleoutprotest.org
Workshops Committee, Workshops@seattleoutprotest.org
Outreach Committee, Outreach@seattleoutprotest.org
Mixer Committee, Mixer@seattleoutprotest.org
HIV/AIDS Vigil Committee, Vigil@seattleoutprotest.org
Biweekly General Organizing Meetings, please contact whitney@seattleoutprotest.org for time and location.
National Equality March: Equality Across America
www.equalityacrossamerica.org
Approve Referendum 71
Keep the Domestic Partnership Law
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