Yearly Archives: 2006

Marriage Amendment Would Expand Law’s Reach

Loudoun Observer August 18, 2006 By Robert Pierce, Sterling I was one of the over 100 citizens to attend the NoVA Town Hall meeting with Attorney General Bob McDonnell in Sterling Aug. 1. I, like many others, attended because I … Continue reading

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The Cypress Project

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 21, 2006 The Cypress Project Contact: David Weintraub, 703.431.0882 PROJECT FOUNDED TO AID THOSE TARGETED BY ANTI-GAY HATE CRIME IN VIRGINIA (August 21, 2006) A coalition of churches, businesses and organizations today announced the launch of … Continue reading

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Writing on the wall

“This is the second time in as many weeks that anti-gay ballot initiatives have been rejected because of fraudulent signatures. First in Illinois and now in Cincinnati, those attempting to push discrimination can’t honestly get the signatures they need. The … Continue reading

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Civil rights are not special rights

As I said in an earlier post: Is our advocacy really just about us, or do we want human rights and freedom from dehumanization for everyone? When the forces targeting us are at the same time targeting another group of … Continue reading

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Connection says “No”

Vote ‘No’ on ‘Marriage Amendment’ Amendment is at odds with Virginia’s business-friendly demeanor. Loudoun Connection August 10, 2006 There are dozens, maybe hundreds, of reasons to vote against the proposed constitutional amendment on marriage that will appear on the ballot … Continue reading

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Bye bye business?

In Businesses Say ‘No’ to Marriage Amendment, the Connection newspapers report on the growing voice of the Virginia business community warning of the impact of the Marshall/Newman amendment on economic development. “Our history in Virginia has been about opening doors, … Continue reading

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We live in America

This week’s editorial in the Easterner takes a powerful stand against hate crime, and for the dignity and worth of ALL in our community. Mr. Casey, you rock. Loudoun Easterner August 9, 2006 Our land of opportunity and freedom Last … Continue reading

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