The push to protect polyamorous families in the Puget Sound
Last month, Olympia became the first city in Washington, and one of just a handful in the country, to pass explicit protections for polyamorous families.
The city passed two ordinances in late February that establish protections for people in diverse family and relationship structures.
Supporters say the changes are aimed at protecting these community members against discrimination and unfair housing practices.
Similar efforts are underway in multiple cities across the west coast.
More than 60% of people who responded to a 2025 survey on non-monogamy said they experienced discrimination or…
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