Category Archives: Virginia
Virginia GOP Lt. Governor Nominee Compared Planned Parenthood to KKK
In Virginia, the Republican Party selected its candidates for state office over the weekend. To no surprise, Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli was selected as the candidate for Governor. Seven candidates vied for Lt. Governor. The winner was E.W. Jackson, an … Continue reading
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Virginia Attorney General Cuccinelli’s Foolish Decision to Uphold State Sodomy Law
“Virginia is for Lovers” or so claims Virginia’s official tourism and travel slogan. If Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli gets his way, then that slogan will be only for specific state-sanctioned love. Last week, a three-judge panel threw out a sodomy … Continue reading
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Virginia Moves to Legalize Cohabitation
It’s the twenty-first century and some states still have outdated laws of a couple of centuries ago. Virginia state Senator Adam Ebbin is trying to fix one of those laws by legalizing the 140,000 Virginians currently living together. Undoubtedly, there … Continue reading
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Virginia Attorney General Cuccinelli Compares Contraception Mandate to Martin Luther King’s Fight for Civil Rights
Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli has embraced the contraception mandate as a political issue to define his candidacy for governor. Earlier, he made the controversial comment that opponents of the contraception mandate should prepare themselves for civil disobedience and jail … Continue reading
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Virginia Politician Identifies Next Terrorist Threat: Atheists
In Loudon County, Virginia, atheists are challenging holiday displays at the Leesburg Courthouse. It’s the same thing played out in places across the country. The displays are a broad range of subjects: Christmas tree, nativity scene, Santa and a Menorah. … Continue reading
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Sea Levels Rising in Virginia but Lawmakers Want to Call It “Recurrent Flooding”
The sea is rising along the Virginia coastline and coastal trees are dying as the saltwater encroaches. It is one of the consequences of global warming. To the south, North Carolina has found its own way to deal with global … Continue reading
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Virginia Legislator Contends that Intention to Vote is Actual Vote
A Virginia legislator, Delegate David Yancey, has missed 110 votes this session, including the one last week where a gay nominee for a state judgeship was not confirmed. A local television station prepared to run a story on Yancey’s many … Continue reading
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Virginia Blocks Nominee for Judge because He is Gay
Virginia Delegate Bob Marshall has a history of opposing gay rights. Last year, he even said that homosexuality “undermines the American economy.” Marshall never explained how that happens. Marshall is back with more homophobia this year as he challenged the … Continue reading
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Virginia Lawmaker Tried to Amend Anti-Abortion Bill with Requirement that Men have Rectal Exams
Republican lawmakers in Virginia are pushing a bill to require an ultrasound before any women can receive an abortion. Similar bills have been passed in about 20 states. However, proponents of SB 484 haven’t come across anyone like Janet Howell … Continue reading
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Virginia Republican Party to Require Loyalty Oaths at Primary
The Virginia Republican Party does not want people voting in its presidential primary who will not support the Republican nominee in November. The Republican Party may be able to force a loyalty oath on the voters in the primary, but … Continue reading
