Tag Archives: Marshall-Newman Amendment

This kid’s got courage

With all the recent upheaval in local media, it’s a pleasure and a relief to see that the Loudoun Times-Mirror is still in good hands. Folks may want to drop them a line to say thank you. Loudoun Times-Mirror April … Continue reading

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Tell me another one

The constitutional amendment process in Virginia requires that an “official state explanation” of each proposed amendment be published on the State Board of Elections website and in ads in large daily newspapers, and be made available for distribution by local … Continue reading

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Kaine declines to sign

Update: Other conversations going on at Virginia Centrist, Not Larry Sabato and Virginia Progressive. Governor Tim Kaine has refused to sign the enabling legislation that will allow the Marshall-Newman amendment to appear on the ballot in November, and urged Virginians … Continue reading

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Sorry, Victoria: It isn’t so simple

Apparently, what the Commonwealth Coalition has been saying is true: You can believe to the depths of your soul that marriage is the sacred union of one man and one woman, and also think that the Marshall-Newman amendment is a … Continue reading

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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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50-50 split on amendment poll

The results of the Too Conservative poll on the Marshall-Newman amendment are posted. Of 300 respondents, it was a 50-50 split. This means absolutely nothing other than what it is on its face: A sample of people who read Virginia … 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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