Tag Archives: HB 751

Custody case puts Va. law on trial

‘Marriage Affirmation Act’ invalidates Vt. civil union, ‘ex-lesbian’ mom claims The Washington Blade August 20, 2004 By Adrian Brune The story rings familiar with couples in the throes of the family court system: Two people fall in love, get married … Continue reading

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Girl Caught in Lesbian Custody Fight

The Winchester Star August 14, 2004 By Andrew Martel Two women who once loved each other must wait at least another week for a judge to rule who is the legal parent of the little girl they had planned to … Continue reading

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Affirming Inequality in Virginia

One of the two lead letters in the Sunday Outlook is Equality Loudoun/Equality Prince William’s response to Delegate Marshall’s letter on HB 751: The Washington Post July 25, 2004 By David Weintraub and Kirk Marusak Thank you for giving Del. … Continue reading

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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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Equality Prince William Response to the Family Foundation

The following is a response to the Virginia-based Family Foundation’s email (appended below) regarding Equality Prince William’s march on June 26. The Family Foundation e-mail contains some inaccuracies. First, our march participants did not carry picket signs in front of … Continue reading

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No ‘New Jim Crow’ in Virginia

The Washington Post July 3, 2004 By Delegate Robert G. Marshall If Virginia can’t pass a law that limits marriage to a man and a woman and rejects all counterfeits [“Virginia’s New Jim Crow,” op-ed, June 13], then the legislature … Continue reading

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