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Rally draws a crowd

The Fairfax Times July 6, 2004 By Justin Stevens More than 1,000 citizens gathered outside the Fairfax County Government Center, June 30, to show their opposition to House Bill 751, an amendment to the Marriage Affirmation Act that prohibits civil … Continue reading

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1,000 Rally for Gay Rights

Supporters protest new law they say is discriminatory. The Arlington Connection July 6, 2004 By David Harrison Before Dallas Miller moved to Fairfax City from South Carolina to live with his partner, he was more concerned about discrimination against gay … Continue reading

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New Law Prompts Feeling of Betrayal

Same-Sex Marriages, Unions Have No Legal Status in State The Winchester Star July 2, 2004 By Michael N. Graff At face value, Judy Hoff has built a beautiful life in Virginia. With a home in the Shenandoah Valley, an ever-progressing … Continue reading

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Gay rights protesters march on Marshall’s home

The Gainesville Times July 2, 2004 By Justin Stevens Protesters Saturday marched through the streets of Manassas and past the house of Prince William Del. Robert Marshall (R-13th), demonstrating their opposition to state legislation that they insist takes rights from … Continue reading

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Virginians rally against new civil unions ban

Marriage Affirmation Act draws activists’ ire The Washington Blade July 2, 2004 By Adrian Brune FAIRFAX, Va. – As the sun set over Fairfax’s government center, the demonstrators, carrying banners and “Virginia is Not for Lover”‘ signs, walked toward the … Continue reading

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New ban on gay unions to begin

The Washington Times June 30, 2004 By Christina Bellantoni A ban on civil unions will become law in Virginia tomorrow, and homosexual- rights activists are planning statewide protests as well as a legal challenge. The law, passed by an overwhelming … Continue reading

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Gay rights march leads to delegate’s home

Potomac News/Manassas Journal Messenger June 27, 2004 By Keith Walker Missy Rhinehart jumped out of her folding camp chair and grabbed her digital movie camera when about 50 gay rights supporters approached her driveway on Willow Pond Court, near Manassas … Continue reading

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