Monthly Archives: July 2004

Rally draws a crowd

Posted on July 6, 2004 by David

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

Posted on July 6, 2004 by David

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

Posted on July 3, 2004 by David

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

Posted on July 3, 2004 by David

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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EV UPDATE: VIRGINIANS STOOD UP FOR EQUALITY!

Posted on July 2, 2004 by David

On Wednesday, the evening before the so-called “Marriage Affirmation Act”, HB 751, went into effect, the statewide Virginians Stand Up for Equality coalition held seven simultaneous events to kick-off a concerted grassroots effort to overturn HB 751 and to educate … Continue reading →

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New Law Prompts Feeling of Betrayal

Posted on July 2, 2004 by David

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

Posted on July 2, 2004 by David

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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