Reason #9: Vote NO if…

... you are concerned that the amendment will be read by the courts to bar enforcement of domestic violence laws against unmarried partners. Technorati Tags: Marshall Newman Amendment, Virginia Marriage Amendment

VP: Amendment won’t protect marriage

The Virginian-Pilot weighs in on the so-called Marriage Amendment today and gives a well-reasoned argument for Voting NO on this issue: Parse them anyway you like, but those 87 words [of the amendment] seek no less than to undo what Mason wrought in Virginia's first days, sentiments that have stood the test of 230 years. … Continue reading VP: Amendment won’t protect marriage →

Daily Press: For Jim Webb

And the endorsements continue. Today, the Daily Press, which serves the Peninsula, endorsed Democratic challenger Jim Webb for Senate over Republican incumbent George Allen. Today and Monday we'll explain why we think change is so necessary, why voters should turn to Democrat Webb and turn out incumbent George Allen. We'll focus on the war and … Continue reading Daily Press: For Jim Webb →

Reason #10: Vote NO if…

...you believe it is unnecessary to amend the constitution because Virginia statutes have prohibited same-sex marriages for 30 years and civil unions and other legal agreements between same-sex couples for the last three years without any legal challenge. Technorati Tags: Virginia Marriage Amendment, Marshall Newman Amendment

Think about your vote…or your endorsement…

Jim Hoeft over at Bearing Drift has posted his thoughts on how he will make his decision on who he will endorse in the upcoming election. Even though we are of different political persuasions, much of what he has said is how I will be making my own decision. My primary criteria is how well … Continue reading Think about your vote…or your endorsement… →

Marriage amendment would harm children

I received the following press release and thought I would share. VIRGINIA'S PEDIATRICIANS SAY "MARRIAGE AMENDMENT" WOULD HARM CHILDREN The "Marriage Amendment" will be harmful to Virginia's children, said Dr. Colleen Kraft, President of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Virginia Chapter today. “The Virginia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics is asking Virginians to … Continue reading Marriage amendment would harm children →

OTR: Veterans for Drake & Kellam

I guess George Allen decided not to come to Norfolk for a taping of Joel Rubin's On the Record. Last week, Jim Webb appeared and Rubin had invited Allen to appear this week. (Hey Joel - maybe you can catch Allen Sunday afternoon when he comes in for the Fall Family Festival in Norfolk.) Instead, … Continue reading OTR: Veterans for Drake & Kellam →

VP: James Webb for Senate

As expected, the Virginian-Pilot endorsed Democratic challenger Jim Webb for U.S. Senate. Unlike its earlier endorsement of Thelma Drake, this one was an affirmative endorsement: Over the past few months, Virginians have started to get to know James Webb. There are still gaps in that knowledge, but on two of the most essential ingredients for … Continue reading VP: James Webb for Senate →

“The religious community does not speak with one voice on this issue”

So said the Rev. Randy Orwig, pastor of Tidewater United Church of Christ in Virginia Beach. The topic was the so-called Marriage Amendment. Rev. Orwig is an opponent of the measure. Today, he rallied nearly two dozen ministers and priests to sign a statement opposing the amendment, which they call an "arrogant attempt" to write … Continue reading “The religious community does not speak with one voice on this issue” →

Drake: Reach out and touch

Just a bit ago, I got a phone call from Thelma Drake. Well, it wasn't really her... wait - it was! After a brief recorded message by Drake, I was invited to join her in a live telephone town hall meeting already in progress. Intrigued, I pressed the button and was connected to the conference … Continue reading Drake: Reach out and touch →