Category Archives: Advocacy

Lobby Day Materials available

Posted on January 18, 2006 by David

Help spread the word – Lobby Day Materials available to download from Equality Virginia. Lobby Day Palm Cards. Pass the word along. Postcard-size information and schedule for Lobby Day. Template ready to run off and circulate to organizations and friends. … 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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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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Revisit school play policy

Posted on November 16, 2005 by David

Loudoun Independent November 16, 2005 By Jerry Hyman, Cascades The last month has seen numerous tributes to Rosa Parks. It’s too bad her courageous stand against legal segregation can’t be favorably depicted in a high school theatrical presentation in Loudoun … Continue reading →

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‘Politics of hate’ a factor in upset?

Posted on November 10, 2005 by David

Richmond Times-Dispatch November 10, 2005 BY Jeff E. Schapiro The apparent defeat of Del. Bradley P. Marrs, R-Chesterfield, shows that “the politics of hate do not work in Virginia,” says the gay businessman Marrs insulted in a controversial fundraising letter … Continue reading →

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Confusion about gays

Posted on October 13, 2005 by David

Roanoke Times October 13, 2005 By Elizabeth Massie Massie is an Augusta County-based author and novelist. I recently attended a meeting of the Valley Family Forum in Bridgewater. The meeting was to address “Gay activism and its effect on America.” … Continue reading →

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Limits on Marriage Aren’t Good for All

Posted on October 3, 2005 by David

Loudoun Observer October 3, 2005 By Thom Beres, Col, USAF, Ret, Cascades Joe Budzinski, (Marriage Supporters Discuss VA Plans, Sept. 19), can heave a sigh of relief that Gov Schwarzenegger has saved “traditional” marriage in California by vetoing the legislature’s … Continue reading →

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