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Yearly Archives: 2006
The AG won’t answer my questions, either
But not just my questions, any hard questions about the Marshall/Newman amendment. During a live blog with Vivian Paige last night, our AG was asked several good questions about the amendment and it’s reach into the lives of all unmarried … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Reports
Tagged Bob McDonnell, Civil rights, Marshall-Newman Amendment, Unintended consequences
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Short attention span?
In one of the funniest things another blogger has ever said to me, Insider made this earth-stopping observation: Gee, David. I’m noticing you refuse to say you oppose gay marriage. More about that later, because I couldn’t help noticing this. … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary
Tagged Business, Employment, Hypocrisy, Marriage, Marshall-Newman Amendment, Pants on Fire
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Cypress Project To Combat Hate Crimes
Leesburg Today August 25, 2006 By Charlie Jackson Religious groups, businesses and other organizations announced the launch of a foundation dubbed The Cypress Project dedicated to helping those targeted by anti-gay hate crimes across the state. Loudoun Sheriff’s Office spokesman … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, News
Tagged Hate crimes, Media, The Cypress Project
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Opposing Sides Ready For Battle Over Marriage Amendment
Leesburg Today August 25, 2006 By Charlie Jackson Battle lines have been drawn in Loudoun County and across the commonwealth by the opposing sides in the battle over gay marriage. Defeating the amendment would make history, according to David Weintraub, … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, News
Tagged Bill of Rights, Civil rights, Marshall-Newman Amendment, Media
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Why won’t Sophrosyne answer my questions?
I’m making a list, and checking it when the spirit so moves me. It’s a list of unanswered questions I and others have posed to NoVA Townhall contributor Sophrosyne, who appears to be the more or less “official” spokesperson for … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary
Tagged Bob Marshall, Christianism, Civil rights, Marshall-Newman Amendment, Religious authoritarianism
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What’s the harm? A shorter lifespan for starters
While canvassing a concert in Leesburg, I encountered only two of roughly thirty people who actually supported the Marshall/Newman amendment. The first supporter explained that she would vote yes “for religious reasons.” She felt entitled to impose her personal religious … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Commentary
Tagged Animus, Health, Marriage, Marshall-Newman Amendment, Moral confusion
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It’s official; they lied.
We previously reported the fact that the Ohio organization most responsible for passage of that state’s version of the Marshall/Newman amendment, Citizens for Community Values, had filed an amicus brief in a domestic violence case. The brief argues that unmarried … Continue reading →