Yearly Archives: 2006

Politicians help start campaign against same-sex marriage ban

Posted on April 9, 2006 by Russell

Did you miss it? … Money counts, but your voice is priceless. Continue reading →

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Cutting in line?

Posted on April 7, 2006 by David

Here is an interesting essay in The Advocate by Jasmyne Cannick of the National Black Justice Coalition. Her point is that we as a nation shouldn’t be focused on immigration reform when we haven’t finished establishing equal treatment under the … Continue reading →

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50-50 split on amendment poll

Posted on April 7, 2006 by David

The results of the Too Conservative poll on the Marshall-Newman amendment are posted. Of 300 respondents, it was a 50-50 split. This means absolutely nothing other than what it is on its face: A sample of people who read Virginia … Continue reading →

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Commonwealth Coalition launches Vote “No” campaign

Posted on April 6, 2006 by David

A broad coalition of organizations and individuals announced today that the Vote “No,” Virginia! campaign will be launched at the Equality Virginia Commonwealth Dinner Saturday night. The Commonwealth Coalition will be working to defeat the Marshall-Newman constitutional amendment that would … Continue reading →

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Supporting a Community

Posted on April 6, 2006 by David

Equality Loudoun looks to defeat constitutional amendment and support Loudoun youth. Loudoun Connection April 5, 2006 By Erika Jacobson What the leaders of Equality Loudoun would like is an open and honest conversation with the people of Loudoun County. “We … Continue reading →

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Straight Talk about Gay Rights

Posted on April 3, 2006 by David

Equality Virginia board member Jay Gandy has a guest editorial on Bacon’s Rebellion. Nondiscrimination in the state workforce should extend to sexual orientation. The only criteria that should affect employees’ work status should be professional performance. Attitudes toward gay people … Continue reading →

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History’s Lessons

Posted on April 2, 2006 by Russell

The lessons of history belong to everybody. Continue reading →

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