Monthly Archives: February 2005

House panel OKs amendment to ban gay ‘marriage’

Posted on February 5, 2005 by David

The Washington Times February 5, 2005 By Christina Bellantoni RICHMOND — A House of Delegates panel yesterday overwhelmingly approved a state constitutional amendment that would define marriage as the union of one man and one woman and would ban same-sex … Continue reading →

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House panel forwards ban on gay marriages, civil unions

Posted on February 5, 2005 by David

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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Panel OKs stronger ban on gay marriage

Posted on February 5, 2005 by David

A delegate’s committee vote on amending the state constitution comes with an apology. The Daily Press February 5, 2005 By John M. R. Bull RICHMOND — Clarence “Bud” Phillips was downright apologetic about his vote for a constitutional ban on … Continue reading →

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Measure defining marriage advances

Posted on February 5, 2005 by David

Lynchburg News & Advance February 5, 2005 By Kevin Crossett RICHMOND – A Southwest Virginia lawmaker said politics, not policy, determined his vote for a constitutional amendment that defines marriage as the legal union of one man and one woman … Continue reading →

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GROUPS CALL FOR FAIRFAX COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER’S RESIGNATION

Posted on February 4, 2005 by David

For Immediate Release Friday, Feb. 4, 2005 Equality Fairfax contact: Kelly Schlageter Phone: (571) 241-6342 February 4, 2005 — Today Equality Fairfax, Equality Virginia, the national capital area chapter of the Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network (GLSEN), Parents and Friends … Continue reading →

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Committee changes bill preventing homosexual adoption

Posted on February 4, 2005 by David

The Lynchburg News & Advance February 4, 2005 By Kevin Crossett RICHMOND – A House committee altered a bill banning homosexual adoption, softening the language by requiring child placement services to consider a couple’s sexual habits as part of their … Continue reading →

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House panel OKs bill discouraging adoption by gays, unmarrieds

Posted on February 4, 2005 by David

The Virginian-Pilot February 4, 2005 By Bill Sizemore RICHMOND – A measure aimed at keeping homosexuals and unmarried couples from adopting children gained the approval of a House committee Thursday. As originally introduced by Del. Richard H. Black, R-Loudoun, HB2921 … Continue reading →

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