In 2003 Washington became the first state in the nation to criminalize human trafficking.  Washington continues to be a national leader (see p. 3) in systematically tackling human trafficking crimes, with the Legislature currently considering SB 5546.  This bill is “aimed at helping law-enforcement investigations of child prostitution and human-trafficking cases”, said bill sponsor Senator [...]

It’s not often that I agree with Gary Randall, the retired televangelist from Oregon who has dedicated his golden years to vilifying Washington’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people and undermining the security of our families.  Today, however, he posted a diary in praise of Governor Gregoire and the Washington state Legislature for their [...]