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Virginia lawmakers pass multiple landmark LGBTQ rights bills that are likely to become law
While Republicans had killed pro-LGBTQ legislation for years, with Democrats in control of all the levers of power, the bills sailed through the state senate with bipartisan support.
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Halloween exposes racism in America
Halloween – a holiday centered around costumes and masks – ironically unmasks the face of America’s troubled history with race.
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How long must a politician show repentance before they’re forgiven & regain our trust?
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam and Attorney General Mark Herring wore blackface when they were young. But does their history of fighting racism counter the mistakes they made?
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Democrats sweep elections in stunning rebuke to Trump
Democrats have handed Republicans stunning defeats in New Jersey and Virginia.
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Republican candidate comes out against bathroom bills to get endorsement
In January, he was against transgender rights. Now that he wanted a business endorsement, he changed his mind.
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How close is this battle to be governor? One candidate has brought out the gays
Two years after Tony London and Tim Bostic made headlines in their legal fight to wed, they’re taking sides in Virginia’s primary election.
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Anti-gay minister defeated in Virginia race for Lt. Governor
RICHMOND, Va. — Democratic state Sen. Ralph Northam defeated Republican E.W. Jackson in a race sharply defined by social issues.
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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.
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Little substance on LGBT rights from Va. Democratic candidates
RICHMOND, Va. — The Democratic party’s candidates for Virginia’s top elected offices had little to offer on Wednesday on the issue of LGBT rights, despite facing a trio of vehemently anti-gay Republican opponents.