Tag Archives: Lobbying

A tale of two Lobby Days

Posted on February 1, 2008 by David

Well, not really. But there has been some amusing content on the “Some Families Foundation” blog lately, the first instance of which is an account of their lobby day. This would be the day that their followers “met with legislators … Continue reading →

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General Assembly wrap-up

Posted on February 24, 2007 by David

The 2007 GA session marked the first time that positive, pro-active bills outweighed legislative attacks on our community. Interestingly, the defeat of most of the positive legislation reveals the weak, flabby underbelly of the anti-gay lobby, created by their own … Continue reading →

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Lobby Day roundup

Posted on January 20, 2007 by David

First of all, you must read this editorial by Leonard Pitts, Jr.: Why defense of gays matters. On the off chance that we have readers who don’t yet understand that the grassroots movement for equality is not driven just by … Continue reading →

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Equality Virginia Lobby Day – Jan. 17

Posted on January 13, 2007 by David

From the Washington Blade, on Equality Virginia Lobby Day (register here): Putting a human face on issues Ebbin and Englin do a lot of meeting and greeting at Equality Virginia’s Lobby Day, and say that attendance numbers matter when groups … Continue reading →

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Lobby Day Materials available

Posted on January 18, 2006 by David

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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A New Loudoun Delegation

Posted on November 10, 2005 by David

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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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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