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Virginia Senate moves to repeal state’s same-sex marriage ban
Many are worried that if the Supreme Court overturns federal marriage equality, LGBTQ+ Virginians could lose their right to marry.
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Virginia to become the first Southern state with LGBTQ civil rights protections
The state is working on a lot of LGBTQ legislation following Democratic wins last fall.
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Lawmakers, advocates gather to show support for Va. anti-discrimination bill
RICHMOND, Va. — Senators and LGBT organizers gathered at the Virginia General Assembly on Thursday to announce and show support for SB701 — a law that would re-introduce sexual orientation into the list of protected classes for state employees. “LGBT Virginians aren’t asking for special treatment, we are just asking for the right to work […]
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Virginia Senate panel rejects bill to protect gays from hiring discrimination
RICHMOND, Va. — A Virginia state Senate committee on Monday rejected a bill to add sexual orientation to list of classes protected from discrimination in state hiring.
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Big night for openly LGBT candidates in state, local races across the nation
It was a big night for many openly gay and lesbian candidates across the nation, with several races resulting in first-time victories for openly LGBT candidates in several state and local governments.
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Virginia elects first openly gay state senator
State Del. Adam Ebbin (D-District 30) was elected to Virginia’s state Senate today, making him the Commonwealth’s first openly gay senator.
