Author Archives: David

Turkey Baster Bob

Posted on January 15, 2006 by David

Backdoor bigotry, single moms and tequila The Virginian-Pilot January 14, 2006 By Bronwyn Lance Chester Until this week, I had no idea that single women who desperately want children and go to clinics for help were such a menace to … Continue reading →

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Bob Marshall does it again

Posted on January 5, 2006 by David

Here’s a little something to discuss with Delegate Marshall Thursday night at the Public Hearing with the Loudoun delegation to the General Assembly … From Equality Virginia: Delegate Bob Marshall Attacks Virginia Families Again Having failed to convince his colleagues … Continue reading →

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Virginia can’t afford legislative sidetracks

Posted on January 1, 2006 by David

The General Assembly’s top priorities should have nothing to do with hot-button social issues. Roanoke Times January 1, 2006 As the Earth embarks on another 575 million-mile journey around the sun, the General Assembly is about to gather in Richmond … Continue reading →

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Paradise Lost

Posted on December 18, 2005 by David

This is an outstanding, heartbreaking WP Magazine feature article about the couple who are the subject of the independent film Barbara and Tibby: A Love Story in the Face of Hate. Note that Michelle Boorstein will be hosting a live … Continue reading →

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Warner Protects Gays in Va. Hiring

Posted on December 18, 2005 by David

State Workers Given Right to Challenge Washington Post December 17, 2005 By Michael D. Shear and Chris L. Jenkins RICHMOND, Dec. 16 — Gov. Mark R. Warner (D) on Friday quietly amended an executive order that for the first time … Continue reading →

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Warner Adds “Sexual Orientation” to Non-Discrimination Policy

Posted on December 16, 2005 by David

Read the article in the Washington Blade. Equality Virginia Statement on Governor Mark R. Warner Adding “Sexual Orientation” To State Workforce Employment Rules Click here to send a free email to thank Governor Warner. (Richmond, December 16) — Equality Virginia … Continue reading →

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Lohr To Tackle Issue Of School Clubs

Posted on December 2, 2005 by David

Delegate-Elect Takes Up Weatherholtz’s Idea The Daily News Record December 2, 2005 By Jeff Mellott Delegate-elect Matt Lohr of Broadway is busy making the rounds. Barely taking any time off after his hard-fought battle for the seat, Lohr has been … Continue reading →

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