Yearly Archives: 2005

Paradise Lost

This is an outstanding, heartbreaking WP Magazine feature article about the couple who are the subject of the independent film Barbara and Tibby: A Love Story in the Face of Hate. Note that Michelle Boorstein will be hosting a live … Continue reading

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Warner Protects Gays in Va. Hiring

State Workers Given Right to Challenge Washington Post December 17, 2005 By Michael D. Shear and Chris L. Jenkins RICHMOND, Dec. 16 — Gov. Mark R. Warner (D) on Friday quietly amended an executive order that for the first time … Continue reading

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Warner Adds “Sexual Orientation” to Non-Discrimination Policy

Read the article in the Washington Blade. Equality Virginia Statement on Governor Mark R. Warner Adding “Sexual Orientation” To State Workforce Employment Rules Click here to send a free email to thank Governor Warner. (Richmond, December 16) — Equality Virginia … Continue reading

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Lohr To Tackle Issue Of School Clubs

Delegate-Elect Takes Up Weatherholtz’s Idea The Daily News Record December 2, 2005 By Jeff Mellott Delegate-elect Matt Lohr of Broadway is busy making the rounds. Barely taking any time off after his hard-fought battle for the seat, Lohr has been … Continue reading

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Revisit school play policy

Loudoun Independent November 16, 2005 By Jerry Hyman, Cascades The last month has seen numerous tributes to Rosa Parks. It’s too bad her courageous stand against legal segregation can’t be favorably depicted in a high school theatrical presentation in Loudoun … Continue reading

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Gay groups cheer Va. elections

Defeat of Kilgore and anti-gay delegates seen as turning point Washington Blade November 11, 2005 By Eartha Jane Melzer Gay groups across the political spectrum celebrated the results of Virginia’s Nov. 8 election. With the defeat of Republican gubernatorial candidate … Continue reading

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A New Loudoun Delegation

Friends, we have a new Loudoun Delegation going to Richmond next year. Equality Loudoun can look forward to visiting some different representatives when we head down to Richmond for EV Lobby Day (Save the Date – January 25). In general, … Continue reading

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