Equality Virginia

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

  Thursday, January 5, 2017

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

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  Virginia governor vetoes ‘religious exemption’ bill

  Wednesday, March 30, 2016

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

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  Gay rights advocates calling for changes to Virginia tax policy

  Wednesday, April 30, 2014

  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.

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

  Tuesday, September 10, 2013

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

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

  Friday, June 21, 2013

  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…

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  Lawmakers, advocates gather to show support for Va. anti-discrimination bill

  Thursday, January 17, 2013

  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…

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