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Measure defining marriage advances

Posted on February 5, 2005 by David

Lynchburg News & Advance February 5, 2005 By Kevin Crossett RICHMOND – A Southwest Virginia lawmaker said politics, not policy, determined his vote for a constitutional amendment that defines marriage as the legal union of one man and one woman … Continue reading →

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GROUPS CALL FOR FAIRFAX COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER’S RESIGNATION

Posted on February 4, 2005 by David

For Immediate Release Friday, Feb. 4, 2005 Equality Fairfax contact: Kelly Schlageter Phone: (571) 241-6342 February 4, 2005 — Today Equality Fairfax, Equality Virginia, the national capital area chapter of the Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network (GLSEN), Parents and Friends … Continue reading →

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Committee changes bill preventing homosexual adoption

Posted on February 4, 2005 by David

The Lynchburg News & Advance February 4, 2005 By Kevin Crossett RICHMOND – A House committee altered a bill banning homosexual adoption, softening the language by requiring child placement services to consider a couple’s sexual habits as part of their … Continue reading →

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House panel OKs bill discouraging adoption by gays, unmarrieds

Posted on February 4, 2005 by David

The Virginian-Pilot February 4, 2005 By Bill Sizemore RICHMOND – A measure aimed at keeping homosexuals and unmarried couples from adopting children gained the approval of a House committee Thursday. As originally introduced by Del. Richard H. Black, R-Loudoun, HB2921 … Continue reading →

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On gay marriage, present and the future

Posted on February 4, 2005 by David

The Virginian-Pilot February 4, 2005 By the time this General Assembly session ends, lawmakers will almost certainly pass a constitutional amendment defining the institution of marriage as the union of a single man and a single woman. You’d almost think … Continue reading →

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Straight and Narrow in Virginia

Posted on January 30, 2005 by David

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

Posted on January 26, 2005 by David

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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