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Measure defining marriage advances

Posted on February 5, 2005 by David

Lynchburg News & Advance February 5, 2005 By Kevin Crossett RICHMOND – A Southwest Virginia lawmaker said politics, not policy, determined his vote for a constitutional amendment that defines marriage as the legal union of one man and one woman … Continue reading →

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Committee changes bill preventing homosexual adoption

Posted on February 4, 2005 by David

The Lynchburg News & Advance February 4, 2005 By Kevin Crossett RICHMOND – A House committee altered a bill banning homosexual adoption, softening the language by requiring child placement services to consider a couple’s sexual habits as part of their … Continue reading →

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House panel OKs bill discouraging adoption by gays, unmarrieds

Posted on February 4, 2005 by David

The Virginian-Pilot February 4, 2005 By Bill Sizemore RICHMOND – A measure aimed at keeping homosexuals and unmarried couples from adopting children gained the approval of a House committee Thursday. As originally introduced by Del. Richard H. Black, R-Loudoun, HB2921 … Continue reading →

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Bill would ban homosexuals from adopting

Posted on January 26, 2005 by David

The Potomac News January 26, 2005 By Sari Krieger Homosexual Virginians can’t marry or enter into marriage-type contracts with each other. Soon, they may not be able to adopt children, either. Western Prince William Delegate Robert G. Marshall, R-13th District, … Continue reading →

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Proposal would ban gays from adopting children

Posted on January 25, 2005 by David

The Washington Times January 25, 2005 By Christina Bellantoni RICHMOND – Lawmakers will consider a bill that would forbid homosexuals from adopting children. Delegate Richard H. Black has proposed a bill that would add new criteria for adoption reports filed … Continue reading →

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Press Coverage of Equality Virginia’s Lobby Day

Posted on January 18, 2005 by David

Gay-rights advocates lobby to stop gay marriage ban Jan 13, 2005 By Bob Lewis Richmond Times-Dispatch Stage Set for Battle Over Gay Marriage: Va. Rights Group Plans Campaign January 14, 2005 By Chris L. Jenkins and Rosalind S. Helderman Washington … Continue reading →

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Couple feels forced to leave

Posted on January 9, 2005 by David

Local couple feels forced to leave the area because of Virginia law that went into effect July 1, 2004. Free Lance-Star (Fredericksburg) January 9, 2005 By LAURA L. HUTCHISON Nearly 40 years ago, a Fredericksburg-area couple decided to share their … Continue reading →

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