Tag Archives: Law

Analogous to marriage, except for the benefits

Posted on March 2, 2007 by David

Debra Stroud and Joseph Stroud were married. Then they weren’t anymore, and the contract they agreed to required Joseph to pay Debra $4,000 per month, with the payments to end in the event of Debra’s remarriage or “cohabitation with any … Continue reading →

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Another day, another double life

Posted on February 26, 2007 by David

The Rev. Lonnie W. Latham, former senior pastor of the South Tulsa Baptist Church and former member of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee, is a vocal opponent of marriage equality, and one of those cheap, oily yappers about the … Continue reading →

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Ground Control to Sam Brownback

Posted on December 20, 2006 by Jonathan

As disconcerting as Brownback’s misunderstanding of (or willingness to ignore) the Constitution is, one wonders why he hasn’t attended a committment ceremony himself. He must not live in the real world. Continue reading →

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Activist judge put in his place

Posted on November 30, 2006 by David

At least partially. It’s a start. Frederick County Circuit Court Judge John Prosser ruled in October 2004 that “the public policy of Virginia” required him to ignore the prior custody ruling of a Vermont court with respect to the parental … Continue reading →

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Loudoun domestic violence professionals speak out

Posted on October 27, 2006 by David

From Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter/Loudoun Citizens for Social Justice: LAWS/LCSJ Board Speaks Out About Amendment 1 Your voice is needed! Don’t strip protections from domestic violence victims. To All Concerned Community Members: This November you will be asked to vote … Continue reading →

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Commonwealth Coalition responds to NJ ruling

Posted on October 25, 2006 by David

No doubt anticipating desperate spinning action by proponents of Ballot Question #1, The Commonwealth Coaliiton released the following statement in response to the New Jersey Supreme Court decision. Do we really need to be reminded that Virginia is unaffected by … Continue reading →

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NJ Court hands down mixed ruling

Posted on October 25, 2006 by David

The decision in the New Jersey marriage equality case was just announced. It’s similar to the Vermont ruling: Same sex couples are entitled to a legally recognized union defined by the legislature, but implementing marriage equality is “a matter left … Continue reading →

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