Tag Archives: Equality Virginia

A New Loudoun Delegation

Friends, we have a new Loudoun Delegation going to Richmond next year. Equality Loudoun can look forward to visiting some different representatives when we head down to Richmond for EV Lobby Day (Save the Date – January 25). In general, … Continue reading

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Marrs Attacks!

Delegate attacks rival for gay man’s donation Richmond Times-Dispatch – Jul 29, 2005 Del. Bradley P. Marrs, R-Chesterfield, facing a challenge from independent Katherine B. Waddell, defended the letter as standard political campaigning . . . no great innovation. Del. … Continue reading

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Voters expected to be passionate about marriage

Groups such as Equality Virginia may organize meetings before the issue comes to a vote. The Roanoke Times February 20, 2005 By Cody Lowe As the Virginia General Assembly takes the first steps toward amending the state constitution to ban … Continue reading

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GROUPS CALL FOR FAIRFAX COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER’S RESIGNATION

For Immediate Release Friday, Feb. 4, 2005 Equality Fairfax contact: Kelly Schlageter Phone: (571) 241-6342 February 4, 2005 — Today Equality Fairfax, Equality Virginia, the national capital area chapter of the Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network (GLSEN), Parents and Friends … Continue reading

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Press Coverage of Equality Virginia’s Lobby Day

Gay-rights advocates lobby to stop gay marriage ban Jan 13, 2005 By Bob Lewis Richmond Times-Dispatch Stage Set for Battle Over Gay Marriage: Va. Rights Group Plans Campaign January 14, 2005 By Chris L. Jenkins and Rosalind S. Helderman Washington … Continue reading

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Civil-union dissolution dispute to be appealed

Custody case involves courts in Virginia, Vermont Augusta Free Press December 9, 2004 By Chris Graham A custody case involving a Virginia couple linked under Vermont’s civil-union law and their 2-year-old daughter will soon be back in court. Lambda Legal, … Continue reading

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EV CONDEMNS HOUSE VOTE ON “MARRIAGE PROTECTION ACT”

Equality Virginia NEWS July 22, 2004 Anti-Gay Bill Seeks to Prevent Due Process Rights for Millions of Americans In a continuing effort to distract Americans from more important and urgent issues facing the nation, the U.S. House of Representatives passed … Continue reading

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