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When did civil liberties become a partisan issue?

Posted on April 24, 2006 by David

The Arlington County Democratic Committee has overwhelmingly passed a resolution condemning the anti-gay, anti-single people Marshall-Newman amendment, stating in no uncertain terms that this despicable assault on our community belongs in the garbage. Now we have, in the New York … Continue reading →

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Kaine declines to sign

Posted on April 11, 2006 by David

Update: Other conversations going on at Virginia Centrist, Not Larry Sabato and Virginia Progressive. Governor Tim Kaine has refused to sign the enabling legislation that will allow the Marshall-Newman amendment to appear on the ballot in November, and urged Virginians … Continue reading →

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Harry Parrish

Posted on March 29, 2006 by David

Delegate Harry Parrish of Manassas passed away yesterday at the age of 84. Delegate Parrish was a decent, fair-minded man. Sometimes this put him on the business end of right wing attacks. One memorable radio ad from the 2005 primary … Continue reading →

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Ohio domestic violence law excludes unmarried people

Posted on March 26, 2006 by David

Dayton Daily News March 26, 2006 by Amelia Robinson County prosecutors in Dayton, Ohio are now prohibited from enforcing the state’s domestic violence laws if the involved parties are not married. The appeals court for the 2nd District finds that … Continue reading →

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Adoption Institute Supports Gay Parents

Posted on March 24, 2006 by David

“Based on both the available research and growing experience, the report finds no child-centered reason to prevent gays and lesbians from becoming adoptive parents, and recommends that they be utilized more extensively to provide permanent, loving homes for children living … Continue reading →

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The future, continued

Posted on March 24, 2006 by David

Update: Raising Kaine has picked up on this survey. Despite the best Anti-Gay Industry efforts to create a backlash, a poll just released by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press shows that opposition to marriage equality … Continue reading →

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Trustworthy, loyal, helpful, and consistent

Posted on March 16, 2006 by David

Note: the L.A. Times requires registration in order to view articles online. THE BOY SCOUTS WANTED this. They fought for it. So it’s more than a little ironic that they would complain now. “This” is the right to exclude gay … Continue reading →

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