Domestic Partnership Anniversary Thank You Campaign

It has been one year since the Domestic Partnership Registry began in Washington State on July 23rd, 2007. Since then, over 4,280 couples have registered as Domestic Partners! In 2008, the Legislature passed the Domestic Partnership Expansion Bill, adding an additional 170 rights and responsibilities to registered Domestic Partners in Washington State. It's important that Governor Gregoire, Secretary of State Sam Reed, and your legislators who supported the domestic partnership laws know how much you appreciate their work to achieve these basic advances- even as we continue to push for full marriage equality.

Please take a moment to a thank the Governor, the Secretary of State, and your supportive Legislators. By sending this letter, you will be letting them know of your appreciation AND also that you support full marriage equality. As the 2008 election and legislative session beyond approaches, our elected leaders must know we care deeply about LGBT civil rights.

You can learn more about the new DP rights and responsibilities by clicking here.

Talking Points

Take a moment to share why these first steps toward full marriage equality are so important to you in personal terms. Tell a story about yourself or friends or family members who have been helped by the domestic parnership registry!

Tip: If you edit the text of the letter, we encourage you to put your thoughts at the start of the e-mail and edit the subject line.

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Dear [ Decision Maker ],

(Edit Letter Below)

Around the first anniversary of the implementation of the Domestic Partnership Registry, I want to thank you for the role you are playing in protecting vulnerable families in Washington State.

I am pleased that the Washington legislature passed this bill the first year it was introduced, and then expanded the rights afforded to Domestic Partners this year. Governor Gregoire signed both bills joyously, and Secretary of State of State Sam Reed implemented the laws efficiently.

While the Domestic Partnership law provides many important protections, nothing short of civil marriage will give same-sex couples the dignity and legal equality they need and deserve.

Today, the Domestic Partnership Registry provides nearly half of the protections afforded to legally married couples under State law. However the registry makes no attempt to confer the over 1,000 legal rights and responsibilities of marriage at the federal level.
 
Again, thank you for making Washington a better place for families. I look forward to working with you as we continue our important work.

Sincerely,
[Your name]
[Your address]

Take Action on this Issue

Send this message to:

Governor Christine Gregoire (if you live in Washington)
Secretary of State Sam Reed
Senators who voted for either DP Bill
State House Members who voted yes on either DP Bill

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