Tag Archives: Editorials

We live in America

Posted on August 11, 2006 by David

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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Virginia vs. Vermont

Posted on August 9, 2006 by David

A biting Washington Post editorial today gives us a watered down preview of the future envisioned by the backers of the Marshall/Newman amendment: A Virginia that elevates anti-gay animus to a constitutional principle, above federal law and above simple human … Continue reading →

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Defending Virginia’s Declaration of Rights

Posted on August 8, 2006 by David

Richmond Times-Dispatch August 7, 2006 By Linda Monk A Higher Standard: On Defending Virginia’s Declaration of Rights Virginia has a unique constitutional heritage — one that it is now proposing to abandon. On June 12, 1776, the newly independent state … Continue reading →

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Time to get serious

Posted on August 4, 2006 by David

Roanoke Times, August 1, 2006 Marriage amendment can be defeated: Mason-Dixon poll shows that the measure’s support isn’t as overwhelming as opponents may have feared. Few people were probably shocked by a poll showing that a constitutional amendment to ban … Continue reading →

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It’s the economy, stupid.

Posted on May 30, 2006 by David

Another editorial from the series on GLBT life in the Daily Press: Intolerance is costly: Marriage amendment would hurt our ability to lure companies here May 28, 2006 By John Sternlicht If Virginia voters endorse the Marshall/Newman amendment, the so-called … Continue reading →

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Faith Groups Key in Marriage Debate

Posted on May 26, 2006 by David

Note that the Some Families Foundation plans to focus heavily on African-American churches in their campaign to drum up support for the amendment. Also note the prominent role of Jack Stagman’s “Loudoun Church Alliance,” which he previously claimed did not … Continue reading →

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Virginia’s property rights are at risk in November

Posted on May 25, 2006 by David

More from the Daily Press: …[T]oday, the majority of assets owned by Virginians are subject to private contracts and agreements and do not pass to loved ones under their wills or probate. Most of the assets we have today are … Continue reading →

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