Tag Archives: Equality Virginia

Politicians help start campaign against same-sex marriage ban

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

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Commonwealth Coalition launches Vote “No” campaign

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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Straight Talk about Gay Rights

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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AG Opinion Endorses Discrimination

Equality Virginia: Attorney General Opinion Endorses Discrimination Against Gay and Lesbian Virginians (Richmond) – Equality Virginia condemned an official opinion issued today by Attorney General Robert McDonnell that said the Governor does not have the authority to include “sexual orientation” … Continue reading

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Lobby Day Materials available

Help spread the word – Lobby Day Materials available to download from Equality Virginia. Lobby Day Palm Cards. Pass the word along. Postcard-size information and schedule for Lobby Day. Template ready to run off and circulate to organizations and friends. … Continue reading

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Bob Marshall does it again

Here’s a little something to discuss with Delegate Marshall Thursday night at the Public Hearing with the Loudoun delegation to the General Assembly … From Equality Virginia: Delegate Bob Marshall Attacks Virginia Families Again Having failed to convince his colleagues … Continue reading

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Warner Adds “Sexual Orientation” to Non-Discrimination Policy

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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