Author: Deb Dahrling

Our guest speaker will be Dr. Linda Gromko, a local family physician/author with extensive experience treating patients who identify with all parts of the gender and sexual orientation spectrum. There will be opportunity to ask questions and see or purchase her new book, “Where’s My Book?” The second hour of the meeting will be the support portion.

When: Monday, Aug. 14, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave., Fridell Hall

Parking: On-street (pay until 8 p.m.) or in pay lot behind the church

Washington’s long-standing laws protecting LGBT people from discrimination have ensured fair and equal treatment for everyone. But now, a new initiative, I-1552, singles out our transgender neighbors, family and friends for discrimination. If opponents of equality gather enough signatures, this dangerous initiative will be on the ballot in 2017. Discrimination isn’t who we are in Washington, and it has no place in the state we all call home.

Stay up-to-date: Washington Won’t Discriminate website, Facebook

Use the factsheet below to educate yourself and others about the importance of making sure I-1552 does not get on the ballot.