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House panel forwards ban on gay marriages, civil unions

Posted on February 5, 2005 by David

The Virginian-Pilot February 5, 2005 By Bill Sizemore RICHMOND – Brushing off passionate warnings that they are enshrining discrimination in the state constitution, lawmakers are moving toward adoption of a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage and civil unions. On a … Continue reading →

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Panel OKs stronger ban on gay marriage

Posted on February 5, 2005 by David

A delegate’s committee vote on amending the state constitution comes with an apology. The Daily Press February 5, 2005 By John M. R. Bull RICHMOND — Clarence “Bud” Phillips was downright apologetic about his vote for a constitutional ban on … Continue reading →

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Measure defining marriage advances

Posted on February 5, 2005 by David

Lynchburg News & Advance February 5, 2005 By Kevin Crossett RICHMOND – A Southwest Virginia lawmaker said politics, not policy, determined his vote for a constitutional amendment that defines marriage as the legal union of one man and one woman … Continue reading →

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Press Coverage of Equality Virginia’s Lobby Day

Posted on January 18, 2005 by David

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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No Bellwether for Gay Rights in Virginia

Posted on January 2, 2005 by David

Washington Post January 2, 2005 When the Virginia General Assembly convenes this month, organizations such as the Family Foundation will be on hand to instruct legislators on the importance of being on the right side of some “moral values” issues … Continue reading →

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Marriage amendment filed in Virginia

Posted on October 22, 2004 by David

Measure follows DOMA and Marriage Affirmation Act The Washington Blade October 22, 2004 By Bryon Anderton Virginia gay rights groups expressed outrage this week at the introduction of a proposed state constitutional amendment that would ban gay marriage in the … Continue reading →

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Thank your representatives for supporting fairness

Posted on October 22, 2003 by David

Recently, Equality Virginia teamed with the Log Cabin Republican Club of Virginia and the Virginia Partisans Gay and Lesbian Democratic Club in conducting a statewide effort to have our elected officials pledge that they would not discriminate on the basis … Continue reading →

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