Tag Archives: “Affirmation of Marriage Act”

EV UPDATE: VIRGINIANS STOOD UP FOR EQUALITY!

Posted on July 2, 2004 by David

On Wednesday, the evening before the so-called “Marriage Affirmation Act”, HB 751, went into effect, the statewide Virginians Stand Up for Equality coalition held seven simultaneous events to kick-off a concerted grassroots effort to overturn HB 751 and to educate … Continue reading →

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New Law Prompts Feeling of Betrayal

Posted on July 2, 2004 by David

Same-Sex Marriages, Unions Have No Legal Status in State The Winchester Star July 2, 2004 By Michael N. Graff At face value, Judy Hoff has built a beautiful life in Virginia. With a home in the Shenandoah Valley, an ever-progressing … Continue reading →

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Gay rights protesters march on Marshall’s home

Posted on July 2, 2004 by David

The Gainesville Times July 2, 2004 By Justin Stevens Protesters Saturday marched through the streets of Manassas and past the house of Prince William Del. Robert Marshall (R-13th), demonstrating their opposition to state legislation that they insist takes rights from … Continue reading →

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Equality Virginia Condemns “Marriage Affirmation Act”

Posted on June 30, 2004 by David

Equality Virginia Press Release June 30, 2004 Today, Equality Virginia condemns the enactment of the so-called “Affirmation of Marriage Act”, which goes into effect on July 1 prohibiting civil unions and likely stripping contractual rights for tens of thousands of … Continue reading →

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New ban on gay unions to begin

Posted on June 30, 2004 by David

The Washington Times June 30, 2004 By Christina Bellantoni A ban on civil unions will become law in Virginia tomorrow, and homosexual- rights activists are planning statewide protests as well as a legal challenge. The law, passed by an overwhelming … Continue reading →

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Gay rights march leads to delegate’s home

Posted on June 27, 2004 by David

Potomac News/Manassas Journal Messenger June 27, 2004 By Keith Walker Missy Rhinehart jumped out of her folding camp chair and grabbed her digital movie camera when about 50 gay rights supporters approached her driveway on Willow Pond Court, near Manassas … Continue reading →

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Gay-rights advocates march on delegate’s home

Posted on June 27, 2004 by David

Washington Times June 27, 2004 By Guy Taylor MANASSAS – Homosexual-rights activists yesterday marched through this historic downtown and past the home of a Virginia legislator to protest a law that bans civil unions. more »

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