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What I learned about common law marriage from Bob McDonnell
I thought that I had a fairly good grasp of the implications of the Marshall-Newman amendment (at least for a layperson who reads law journals for fun), but hearing Attorney General Bob McDonnell explain why he thinks I shouldn’t be … Continue reading
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Tagged Bob McDonnell, Law, Marriage, Marshall-Newman Amendment
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“NoVa4marriage” launches. Hilarity ensues.
Our anti-gay friends from NoVA Townhall have launched their website pimping for the Marshall-Newman amendment. A brief frolic through the linkfarm yields this gem: “It is the hope of the homosexual community that if they can masquerade as successful parents, … Continue reading
Faith Groups Key in Marriage Debate
Note that the Some Families Foundation plans to focus heavily on African-American churches in their campaign to drum up support for the amendment. Also note the prominent role of Jack Stagman’s “Loudoun Church Alliance,” which he previously claimed did not … Continue reading
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Tagged Editorials, Faith, Marriage, Marshall-Newman Amendment, Media
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Politicians help start campaign against same-sex marriage ban
Did you miss it? … Money counts, but your voice is priceless. Continue reading
State’s Marriage Proposal Hits Home in Arlington
[Excellent coverage of the broad implications of the anti-marriage amendment and the fact that most Virginians will not support it if they know what it says. This is the information that needs to get out there.] Washington Post Arlington Extra … Continue reading
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Tagged Family values, Marriage, Marshall-Newman Amendment
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House panel forwards ban on gay marriages, civil unions
The Virginian-Pilot February 5, 2005 By Bill Sizemore RICHMOND – Brushing off passionate warnings that they are enshrining discrimination in the state constitution, lawmakers are moving toward adoption of a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage and civil unions. On a … Continue reading
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Tagged General Assembly, Marshall-Newman Amendment
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Kaine will “vigorously” oppose amendment
The Washington Post today reported that Governor Timothy Kaine will “use the power of his office” to educate voters about the consequences of the Marshall/Newman amendment. “This is language I don’t feel comfortable putting into the constitution,” said Kaine, who … Continue reading →