Category Archives: Advocacy

Reston Forum on Marshall/Newman

“If those who wrote this amendment had really written out what they wanted, it would be so repugnant that no one would consider it.” –Delegate Ken Plum, discussing the legislative history of the Marshall/Newman amendment Sunday night we had the … Continue reading

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We The People on Constitution Day

Update 2: Kenton has video. Update: Watch the Fox 5 News coverage here. Photo credits: Stephen G. Cook FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 17, 2006 Contact: Linda Monk Chair, We the People PAC 703-360-4462 linda@lindamonk.com Doug Reimel Treasurer, We the People … Continue reading

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Commonwealth Coalition Ad – “Read it all”

This is the ad that the Commonwealth Coalition has just produced. Unlike the pro-amendment ad, which Eileen at VBDems has hilariously dubbed the “Horny Hands” Ad, this one is actually germane to what the amendment says. This ad needs to … Continue reading

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Hate crime gives way to Cypress Project

Loudoun Times-Mirror September 12, 2006 By Jana Renn In the early morning hours of July 30, Heyward Drummond and John Ellis were victims of Loudoun County’s first reported hate crime of the year. Vandals damaged their trees and shrubs, doused … Continue reading

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Out of Hate, Comes Hope

Loudoun Connection September 6, 2006 By Erika Jacobson Activist organizations, religious groups, political bodies and companies have banded together to create a foundation, The Cypress Project, which will support any person in Virginia who is the victim of a hate … Continue reading

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Cypress Project To Combat Hate Crimes

Leesburg Today August 25, 2006 By Charlie Jackson Religious groups, businesses and other organizations announced the launch of a foundation dubbed The Cypress Project dedicated to helping those targeted by anti-gay hate crimes across the state. Loudoun Sheriff’s Office spokesman … Continue reading

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Opposing Sides Ready For Battle Over Marriage Amendment

Leesburg Today August 25, 2006 By Charlie Jackson Battle lines have been drawn in Loudoun County and across the commonwealth by the opposing sides in the battle over gay marriage. Defeating the amendment would make history, according to David Weintraub, … Continue reading

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