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Constitution not meant for discrimination

Culpeper Star-Exponent April 15, 2006 By Tully Satre, Culpeper The 2006 General Assembly session sent a message to Virginia that the majority in our legislature want to step back in time. Issues of basic civil liberties joined transportation at the … Continue reading

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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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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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Supporting a Community

Equality Loudoun looks to defeat constitutional amendment and support Loudoun youth. Loudoun Connection April 5, 2006 By Erika Jacobson What the leaders of Equality Loudoun would like is an open and honest conversation with the people of Loudoun County. “We … Continue reading

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Straight Talk about Gay Rights

Equality Virginia board member Jay Gandy has a guest editorial on Bacon’s Rebellion. Nondiscrimination in the state workforce should extend to sexual orientation. The only criteria that should affect employees’ work status should be professional performance. Attitudes toward gay people … Continue reading

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