As anticipated, Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear arguments in Bostic v. Rainey, the case challenging … [Read more...] about Virginia Attorney General Appeals Gay Marriage Case to the U.S. Supreme Court
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Virginia to Appeal Gay Marriage Ruling to U.S. Supreme Court
Following Utah's announcement that it would appeal a ruling striking down its same-sex marriage ban to the U.S. Supreme Court, Virginia announced … [Read more...] about Virginia to Appeal Gay Marriage Ruling to U.S. Supreme Court
Fourth Circuit Decision Striking Down Virginia’s Gay Marriage Ban to be Petitioned to Supreme Court
Late last week a county clerk in Virginia signaled her intention to ask the Supreme Court to consider the constitutionality of the state's ban on … [Read more...] about Fourth Circuit Decision Striking Down Virginia’s Gay Marriage Ban to be Petitioned to Supreme Court
Fourth Circuit Affirms Virginia’s Ban on Gay Marriage Unconstitutional: An Analysis of the Dissent
BY ARI EZRA WALDMAN Today, the Richmond, Virginia-based Fourth Circuit affirmed a lower court judge's decision striking down Virginia's … [Read more...] about Fourth Circuit Affirms Virginia’s Ban on Gay Marriage Unconstitutional: An Analysis of the Dissent
Fourth Circuit Upholds Ruling Striking Down Virginia’s Ban on Gay Marriage
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down Virginia’s gay marriage ban. The court has also granted a stay pending appeal. The ruling was 2-1 … [Read more...] about Fourth Circuit Upholds Ruling Striking Down Virginia’s Ban on Gay Marriage
Republican Wingnut Rep. Frank Wolf Blasts Presbyterian Decision To Allow Gay Marriage: VIDEO
Virginia Republican Representative Frank Wolf took to the House floor Tuesday in a pre-retirement rant regarding the Presbyterian church’s decision to … [Read more...] about Republican Wingnut Rep. Frank Wolf Blasts Presbyterian Decision To Allow Gay Marriage: VIDEO
Eastern Mennonite University Defers Decision On Hiring of Gay Faculty
Eastern Mennonite University' in Harrisonburg, Virginia announced Saturday that it would defer its decision on hiring gay faculty while the … [Read more...] about Eastern Mennonite University Defers Decision On Hiring of Gay Faculty
Wednesday Speed Read: Wisconsin, Eric Cantor, Adam Ebbin, Ryan Fecteau, Alabama, Obama
BY LISA KEEN / Keen News Service SEVENTH CIRCUIT CONSIDERS WISCONSIN: State officials and attorneys representing same-sex plaintiff couples have been … [Read more...] about Wednesday Speed Read: Wisconsin, Eric Cantor, Adam Ebbin, Ryan Fecteau, Alabama, Obama
Virginia Lawmaker Seeks to Impeach AG Mark Herring For Refusing to Defend Gay Marriage Ban
Rabidly anti-gay Virginia Del. Bob Marshall (right) is calling for the impeachment of Attorney General Mark Herring (below) over his refusal to defend … [Read more...] about Virginia Lawmaker Seeks to Impeach AG Mark Herring For Refusing to Defend Gay Marriage Ban
Marriage in Virginia: What Happened at the Fourth Circuit?
Judge Niemeyer, a Reagan-appointee to the district court in 1988 and then a George H.W. Bush appointee to the appellate court in 1990, is among the … [Read more...] about Marriage in Virginia: What Happened at the Fourth Circuit?