"How could I deny anyone the right to have that incredible bond with another individual life?" by Republican State Representative Maureen Walsh of Walla Walla

Morning ruined by Republican Jay Rodne's remarks? Here, listen to what Representative Marueen Walsh (R-16) said at yesterday's gay marriage vote—about her dead husband, her sex life, her daughter's homosexuality, and the responsibilities of elected lawmakers—as Walsh became one of only two house Republicans to take a vote in favor of marriage equality.

Walsh's contact info.

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Eli Sanders

Eli Sanders was The Stranger's associate editor. His book, "While the City Slept," was a finalist for the Washington State Book Award and the Dayton Literary Peace Prize. He once did this and once won this, but he also once crashed his bike into a parked car while on his way to a staff meeting, never mind this, so… His website, which probably hasn't been updated in a while, is www.elisanders.net.

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