Yearly Archives: 2004

No ‘New Jim Crow’ in Virginia

Posted on July 3, 2004 by David

The Washington Post July 3, 2004 By Delegate Robert G. Marshall If Virginia can’t pass a law that limits marriage to a man and a woman and rejects all counterfeits [“Virginia’s New Jim Crow,” op-ed, June 13], then the legislature … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy | Tagged , , | Comments Off on No ‘New Jim Crow’ in Virginia

EV UPDATE: VIRGINIANS STOOD UP FOR EQUALITY!

Posted on July 2, 2004 by David

On Wednesday, the evening before the so-called “Marriage Affirmation Act”, HB 751, went into effect, the statewide Virginians Stand Up for Equality coalition held seven simultaneous events to kick-off a concerted grassroots effort to overturn HB 751 and to educate … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Reports | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on EV UPDATE: VIRGINIANS STOOD UP FOR EQUALITY!

New Law Prompts Feeling of Betrayal

Posted on July 2, 2004 by David

Same-Sex Marriages, Unions Have No Legal Status in State The Winchester Star July 2, 2004 By Michael N. Graff At face value, Judy Hoff has built a beautiful life in Virginia. With a home in the Shenandoah Valley, an ever-progressing … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged , | Comments Off on New Law Prompts Feeling of Betrayal

Gay rights protesters march on Marshall’s home

Posted on July 2, 2004 by David

The Gainesville Times July 2, 2004 By Justin Stevens Protesters Saturday marched through the streets of Manassas and past the house of Prince William Del. Robert Marshall (R-13th), demonstrating their opposition to state legislation that they insist takes rights from … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Gay rights protesters march on Marshall’s home

Virginians rally against new civil unions ban

Posted on July 2, 2004 by David

Marriage Affirmation Act draws activists’ ire The Washington Blade July 2, 2004 By Adrian Brune FAIRFAX, Va. – As the sun set over Fairfax’s government center, the demonstrators, carrying banners and “Virginia is Not for Lover”‘ signs, walked toward the … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Virginians rally against new civil unions ban

Equality Virginia Condemns “Marriage Affirmation Act”

Posted on June 30, 2004 by David

Equality Virginia Press Release June 30, 2004 Today, Equality Virginia condemns the enactment of the so-called “Affirmation of Marriage Act”, which goes into effect on July 1 prohibiting civil unions and likely stripping contractual rights for tens of thousands of … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Press releases | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Equality Virginia Condemns “Marriage Affirmation Act”

New ban on gay unions to begin

Posted on June 30, 2004 by David

The Washington Times June 30, 2004 By Christina Bellantoni A ban on civil unions will become law in Virginia tomorrow, and homosexual- rights activists are planning statewide protests as well as a legal challenge. The law, passed by an overwhelming … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged , , | Comments Off on New ban on gay unions to begin