According to the Chicago Tribune the governor of Washington enacted a law that would grant same-sex partners some of the rights that are equated with marriage. These rights include hospital visitation, as well as, inheritance rights. Slowly but surely same-sex couples are gaining ground around the country.

The 18th annual gay and lesbian alliance against defamation (GLAAD) awards, created to honor LGBT visibility in the media, will be held at the Kodak theatre in Hollywood on April 14. Jennifer Aniston and Martina Navratilova will be acknowledged for their commitment to eradicating homophobia and encourage LGBT visibility. To checkout more about the awards go to : www.glaad.org