Seattle makes polyamory, pansexuality and asexuality protected classes

By: Nate Sanford

Outlets: KNKX

Published: September 16, 2026

Words: 478

Last Updated: 1 day, 1 hour ago

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The Seattle City Council voted on Tuesday to adopt civil rights protections for people who are polyamorous or in other nontraditional relationships, as well as people who identify as asexual or pansexual.

Seattle city code already prohibits housing or employment discrimination based on characteristics like race, homosexuality, immigration status or disability. The new measure, which passed unanimously, extends those protections.

“Seattle has long been a leader in recognizing and seeking to protect all of …

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