Category Archives: Press releases

Commonwealth Coalition responds to NJ ruling

Posted on October 25, 2006 by David

No doubt anticipating desperate spinning action by proponents of Ballot Question #1, The Commonwealth Coaliiton released the following statement in response to the New Jersey Supreme Court decision. Do we really need to be reminded that Virginia is unaffected by … Continue reading →

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NJ Court hands down mixed ruling

Posted on October 25, 2006 by David

The decision in the New Jersey marriage equality case was just announced. It’s similar to the Vermont ruling: Same sex couples are entitled to a legally recognized union defined by the legislature, but implementing marriage equality is “a matter left … Continue reading →

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We The People on Constitution Day

Posted on September 18, 2006 by David

Update 2: Kenton has video. Update: Watch the Fox 5 News coverage here. Photo credits: Stephen G. Cook FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 17, 2006 Contact: Linda Monk Chair, We the People PAC 703-360-4462 linda@lindamonk.com Doug Reimel Treasurer, We the People … Continue reading →

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The Cypress Project

Posted on August 21, 2006 by David

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 21, 2006 The Cypress Project Contact: David Weintraub, 703.431.0882 PROJECT FOUNDED TO AID THOSE TARGETED BY ANTI-GAY HATE CRIME IN VIRGINIA (August 21, 2006) A coalition of churches, businesses and organizations today announced the launch of … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Café – youth support project

Posted on April 10, 2006 by David

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 7, 2006 Rainbow Café Contact: Jeremy McLeod 703-257-4111 COALITION OF LOCAL CHURCHES AND COMMUNITY GROUPS ANNOUNCES PROJECT TO SUPPORT GLBTQI YOUTH (April 7, 2006) A coalition of churches and community groups across the outlying suburban counties … Continue reading →

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Commonwealth Coalition launches Vote “No” campaign

Posted on April 6, 2006 by David

A broad coalition of organizations and individuals announced today that the Vote “No,” Virginia! campaign will be launched at the Equality Virginia Commonwealth Dinner Saturday night. The Commonwealth Coalition will be working to defeat the Marshall-Newman constitutional amendment that would … Continue reading →

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AG Opinion Endorses Discrimination

Posted on February 24, 2006 by David

Equality Virginia: Attorney General Opinion Endorses Discrimination Against Gay and Lesbian Virginians (Richmond) – Equality Virginia condemned an official opinion issued today by Attorney General Robert McDonnell that said the Governor does not have the authority to include “sexual orientation” … Continue reading →

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