Tag Archives: Discrimination

Virginia can’t afford legislative sidetracks

Posted on January 1, 2006 by David

The General Assembly’s top priorities should have nothing to do with hot-button social issues. Roanoke Times January 1, 2006 As the Earth embarks on another 575 million-mile journey around the sun, the General Assembly is about to gather in Richmond … Continue reading →

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Paradise Lost

Posted on December 18, 2005 by David

This is an outstanding, heartbreaking WP Magazine feature article about the couple who are the subject of the independent film Barbara and Tibby: A Love Story in the Face of Hate. Note that Michelle Boorstein will be hosting a live … Continue reading →

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Warner Protects Gays in Va. Hiring

Posted on December 18, 2005 by David

State Workers Given Right to Challenge Washington Post December 17, 2005 By Michael D. Shear and Chris L. Jenkins RICHMOND, Dec. 16 — Gov. Mark R. Warner (D) on Friday quietly amended an executive order that for the first time … Continue reading →

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Warner Adds “Sexual Orientation” to Non-Discrimination Policy

Posted on December 16, 2005 by David

Read the article in the Washington Blade. Equality Virginia Statement on Governor Mark R. Warner Adding “Sexual Orientation” To State Workforce Employment Rules Click here to send a free email to thank Governor Warner. (Richmond, December 16) — Equality Virginia … Continue reading →

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‘A Love Story in the Face of Hate’

Posted on May 18, 2005 by David

Fairfax Times May 18, 2005 By Frank Mustac The documentary “Barbara and Tibby: A Love Story in the Face of Hate” will be shown at the Cinema Arts Theatre in Fairfax City on Tuesday, May 24, at 7 p.m. Barbara … Continue reading →

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Government in private life

Posted on April 6, 2005 by David

Loudoun Easterner April 6, 2005 Mr. Moseley’s recent editorial asserts that most people think marriage is only between a man and a woman; he also says that the gay community is trying to “reshape society” rather than simply fighting for … Continue reading →

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Sexual Orientation is not a Political Position

Posted on February 25, 2005 by David

Leesburg Today February 25, 2005 By David Weintraub President, Equality Loudoun You would think from reading the local papers recently that there were no more important public policy questions facing Virginians than those having to do with the rights of … Continue reading →

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