Monthly Archives: January 2005

Straight and Narrow in Virginia

The Washington Post January 30, 2005 By Kim I. Mills, Board Member, Equality Fairfax Last August my partner and I bought a house in Fairfax County. We already own a house in Arlington County, so now we own two properties … Continue reading

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Bill would ban homosexuals from adopting

The Potomac News January 26, 2005 By Sari Krieger Homosexual Virginians can’t marry or enter into marriage-type contracts with each other. Soon, they may not be able to adopt children, either. Western Prince William Delegate Robert G. Marshall, R-13th District, … Continue reading

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Proposal would ban gays from adopting children

The Washington Times January 25, 2005 By Christina Bellantoni RICHMOND – Lawmakers will consider a bill that would forbid homosexuals from adopting children. Delegate Richard H. Black has proposed a bill that would add new criteria for adoption reports filed … Continue reading

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Press Coverage of Equality Virginia’s Lobby Day

Gay-rights advocates lobby to stop gay marriage ban Jan 13, 2005 By Bob Lewis Richmond Times-Dispatch Stage Set for Battle Over Gay Marriage: Va. Rights Group Plans Campaign January 14, 2005 By Chris L. Jenkins and Rosalind S. Helderman Washington … Continue reading

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Anti-bullying lesson

Loudoun Easterner January 12, 2005 To the Editor: When I read the article of Supervisor Delgaudio’s efforts to stop D.A.R.E. and end the anti-bullying programs that Loudoun County provides, I was amazed that anyone could speak with such spite about … Continue reading

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‘Anti-bullying’ witchhunt

Loudoun Times-Mirror January 11, 2005 In response to the public spanking he received for his irresponsible remarks about bullying in our schools, Sterling Supervisor Eugene Delgaudio has called on his friend Steve Baldwin, former California Assembly member and current director … Continue reading

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Couple feels forced to leave

Local couple feels forced to leave the area because of Virginia law that went into effect July 1, 2004. Free Lance-Star (Fredericksburg) January 9, 2005 By LAURA L. HUTCHISON Nearly 40 years ago, a Fredericksburg-area couple decided to share their … Continue reading

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