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    • Virginia moves forward on bill to decriminalize HIV transmission
      Health and Wellness

      Virginia moves forward on bill to decriminalize HIV transmission

      Virginia could be the first state in the South to decriminalize HIV transmission.

      Tuesday, February 2, 2021
    • Civil rights and accessibility in Virginia may hinge on Danica Roem’s reelection
      Politics

      Civil rights and accessibility in Virginia may hinge on Danica Roem’s reelection

      People believe the state is currently on a Democratic swing- but the transgender delegate’s upcoming election is still too close for comfort.

      Saturday, November 2, 2019
    • School board in transgender delegate Danica Roem’s district adds LGBT student protections
      News (USA)

      School board in transgender delegate Danica Roem’s district adds LGBT student protections

      Roem tweeted she was proud of the board for “unanimously voting to include gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation to its nondiscrimination policy, so every student and faculty member knows they’re welcomed.”

      Tuesday, February 27, 2018
    • VA governor bans LGBTQ discrimination following introduction of ‘bathroom bill’
      News (USA)

      VA governor bans LGBTQ discrimination following introduction of ‘bathroom bill’

      Governor Terry McAuliffe’s executive order makes anti-LGBTQ discrimination among state employees, contractors and subcontractors illegal.

      Thursday, January 5, 2017
    • Virginia governor vetoes ‘religious exemption’ bill
      News (USA)

      Virginia governor vetoes ‘religious exemption’ bill

      “Although couched as a ‘religious freedom’ bill, this legislation is nothing more than an attempt to stigmatize,” said Gov. Terry McAuliffe.

      Wednesday, March 30, 2016
    • Gay rights advocates calling for changes to Virginia tax policy
      News (USA)

      Gay rights advocates calling for changes to Virginia tax policy

      RICHMOND, Va. — An advocacy group is calling for changes to Virginia’s tax law. Married same-sex couples in Virginia can file joint tax returns with the federal government but not with Virginia.

      Wednesday, April 30, 2014
    • LGBT advocacy group hopes to bring ‘equality’ license plates to Va.
      News (USA)

      LGBT advocacy group hopes to bring ‘equality’ license plates to Va.

      RICHMOND, Va. — A statewide LGBT advocacy group is working to being an “equality” license plate to Virginia in support of LGBT rights.

      Tuesday, September 10, 2013
    • Advocacy group endorses Va. Democrats despite tepid support of LGBT issues
      News (USA)

      Advocacy group endorses Va. Democrats despite tepid support of LGBT issues

      RICHMOND — Equality Virginia PAC, the advocacy arm Equality Virgina, on Friday endorsed the Democratic ticket for Virginia’s three top elective offices, while at the same time acknowledging that a lack of public comment on LGBT issues from the candidates was problematic.

      Friday, June 21, 2013
    • Lawmakers, advocates gather to show support for Va. anti-discrimination bill
      News (USA)

      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 […]

      Thursday, January 17, 2013
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