You may know Seattle comedian Hari Kondabolu from his national performances, his appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live, or his role in All About Steve. Here, Hari makes a case for approving Referendum R-71, which would preserve domestic partnership rights in Washington: more ›

It's been quite a debacle, but last year, Oregon gained on Washington in the diversity column by announcing, come the New Year, same sex couples could enjoy full domestic partnerships. Starting today, gay folks in Oregon get access to 500 rights, like making health care decisions, suing for wrongful death, being buried next to their partner, accessing their partner's death certificate, and obtaining "personal effects from their deceased partner's body." more ›