This has got to be about the lamest report I've seen on the Marshall Newman town hall meeting yesterday. I mean, couldn't the reporter have bothered to bone up just a little on the issues before she covered the meeting? How about just reading the amendment? How about knowing that gay marriage is already illegal … Continue reading Pilot amendment report: VCA and mine are better →

From the Associated Press: The state Supreme Court ruled Friday that Vermont courts, and not those in Virginia, have exclusive jurisdiction over a case involving two women battling for custody of a child they had while they were in a lesbian relationship. The Virginia Court of Appeals had issued a stay on this until the … Continue reading Vermont court defies Virginia in same-sex custody case →

I attended the Marshall Newman town hall meeting this morning, hosted by the Tidewater Libertarian Party. Speaking on behalf of the supporters was Virginia Beach attorney Gary Byler and on behalf of the opponents was Norfolk attorney Michael Hamar, both UVA law grads. While the intent of the forum was good, I think hrconservative and … Continue reading Report: Marshall Newman town hall meeting →

The Tidewater Libertarian Party is presenting a town hall meeting this Saturday, August 5 on the Marshall Newman amendment. The format will be similar to that of the last Drake/Kellam debate: * Each representative will be give 2 minutes for opening remarks * Everyone planning on asking a question will be given a number on … Continue reading Marshall Newman town hall meeting →

Fellow bloggers: If you are planning to Vote NO on the Marshall/Newman amendment in November, I urge you to grab the badge from Blogging the Amendment to show your support of the Commonwealth Coalition. (I'll put it up here as soon as I can figure out why the link keeps messing up the theme.) Also, … Continue reading A couple of notes to fellow bloggers →