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Yes, Virginia, Marriage is a Fundamental Right

Special op-ed by David Weintraub published in the Purcellville Gazette, August 2 2014. On November 7, 2006, Virginia voters were presented with the choice to add an amendment to our state constitution. This amendment would not only prohibit civil marriage … Continue reading

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More marriage news that will upset Bob Marshall

Update: As expected, Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto has filed a motion to withdraw the state’s brief in defense of Nevada’s ban on same sex marriage. A statement from Republican Governor Brian Sandoval’s office says “based upon the advice … Continue reading

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Bob Marshall’s marriage meltdown

Bob Marshall has said some dumb things over the years, but I don’t think I’ve ever heard him embarrass himself more than he did yesterday on the Kojo Nnamdi show. Marshall was interviewed for a segment about Attorney General Mark … Continue reading

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Marriage equality arrives in California

Everyone’s no doubt heard about yesterday’s California Supreme Court ruling that invalidates Proposition 22 and makes civil marriage available to all couples. You can read the ruling here. The Anti-Gay Industry seems a little testy about it: It is tyranny, … Continue reading

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Analogous to marriage, except for the benefits

Debra Stroud and Joseph Stroud were married. Then they weren’t anymore, and the contract they agreed to required Joseph to pay Debra $4,000 per month, with the payments to end in the event of Debra’s remarriage or “cohabitation with any … Continue reading

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LTE Expresses AGI Talking Points on Marshall/Newman Amendment

And more proof that 1) the AG’s explanation was used as a campaign tool and 2) the social scientists at the Institute for American Values are part of the AGI, here is a LTE from the Fairfax Connection (note – … Continue reading

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Another Perspective on Marriage

Virginians are about to vote on the future of marriage. How informed are we? Read the local papers and you will only hear mention of tolerance, equality and concerns that passing the amendment could affect existing rights and laws. Virginians … Continue reading

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