Included in the latest SurveyUSA poll is a question on the Marshall Newman amendment, Question 1 on the ballot. SurveyUSA changed its methodology when asking this question: SurveyUSA has gone from reading a summary of the ballot question to, today, reading no summary at all... It is wrong to infer that the number of "undecided" … Continue reading SurveyUSA and Marshall Newman amendment →

Head over to Blogging the Amendment for some updates. The Arlington County Board and the Falls Church City Council have joined the chorus of those who see this amendment as going too far, writing discrimination into the Bill of Rights. They are urging their constituents to VoteNO on Ballot Question #1. I applaud these communities … Continue reading Amendment news →

I attended the previously mentioned Marshall Newman amendment rally this afternoon at Mt. Trashmore. While the group was small, it was enthusiastic. I got there a bit late so I missed the speech given about the impact of the amendment on domestic violence. I did get there in time to participate in the holding up … Continue reading Marshall Newman amendment rally →

Kenton has a video up of the event held at Gunston Hall. Great job, Kenton! And now I see why everybody thinks Delegate David Englin is a rock star. It is because he is a rock star! Hear him speak about Virginia values - and why if you believe in them, you should Vote NO! … Continue reading Marshall Newman around the ‘net →

You’re invited… Tidewater NOW and the Commonwealth Coalition invite you to a picnic and rally to reconnect with old friends, make new ones and speak out against the Marshall/Newman Amendment. When: Saturday September 23rd 11am-2pm Where: Mount Trashmore in Virginia Beach. Bring a friend! Bring a dish if you can!

The Attorney General, Republican Bob McDonnell, has issued an opinion on the Marshall Newman amendment. As you would expect, the AG states concludes that "passage of the amendment will not affect the current legal rights of unmarried persons..." Moments ago, Democratic Caucus Chair Brian Moran issued the following statement: When the AG issues an opinion, … Continue reading Moran’s response to the AG opinion →

From the Roanoke Times, Dr. John W. Priddy: Judge not; rather, understand Why would a straight, happily married father, a moderate evangelical mission-minded Baptist physician who usually votes Republican take this stand? I believe it's what Jesus would have me to do, and yes, I love and read the Scriptures -- through eyes of faith, … Continue reading More Voting NO →