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Is abuse a “family value”?

This is very good exposure of the impact of Marshall/Newman on domestic violence law enforcement. In the context of the domestic violence professionals and elected officials cited, it’s painfully obvious that the pro-amendment ideologue interviewed for this article doesn’t have … Continue reading

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Kaine will “vigorously” oppose amendment

The Washington Post today reported that Governor Timothy Kaine will “use the power of his office” to educate voters about the consequences of the Marshall/Newman amendment. “This is language I don’t feel comfortable putting into the constitution,” said Kaine, who … 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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Conservatives refusing to be radicals, Part 2

Today’s Washington Post includes an opinion piece by conservative 4th Circuit Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson III, recently on the short list for a Bush appointment to the Supreme Court. In his rejection of both federal and state constitutional amendments to … Continue reading

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It’s official; they lied.

We previously reported the fact that the Ohio organization most responsible for passage of that state’s version of the Marshall/Newman amendment, Citizens for Community Values, had filed an amicus brief in a domestic violence case. The brief argues that unmarried … 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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