dcseain | Virginia Marriage Ammendment

In November, we in Virginia will vote on a proposed amendment to the Constitution of Virgnia. This is the text of the amendment, as it will appear on the ballot, and potentially be added to the Constitution of Virginia:

That only a union between one man and one woman may be a marriage valid in or recognized by this Commonwealth and its political subdivisions.

This Commonwealth and its political subdivisions shall not create or recognize a legal status for relationships of unmarried individuals that intends to approximate the design, qualities, significance, or effects of marriage. Nor shall this Commonwealth or its political subdivisions create or recognize another union, partnership, or other legal status to which is assigned the rights, benefits, obligations, qualities, or effects of marriage.

Governor Kaine is opposed to this ammendment; here's the press release. To say the least, this amendment is far-reaching, and discriminates against much more than lesbians and gay men.

As one born and raised here, i am apalled by this amendment. I fear it will lead to another case like Loving v. Virgninia 388 U.S. 1 (1967) Docket Number: 395, a recent, shameful, lowpoint in Virginia history.

Sunday 25 June, 7-9 p.m. at Rock Spring Congregational United Church of Christ, 5010 Little Falls Road, Arlington, VA 22207, there's an HRC event: It's Not Just About Marriage: Virginia Marriage Amendment Teach-In.

You may want to attend, or know someone who should attend. Details are behind the cut, and they would appreciate that RSVP. We MUST fight this amendment.

It's Not Just About Marriage:
Virginia Marriage
Amendment
Teach-In

Sunday, June
25th
7-9 p.m.
Rock Spring Congregational United Church of Christ
5010 Little Falls Road, Arlington, VA 22207

WHY: The November ballot in
Virginia has a proposed Constitutional Amendment that would go
well beyond prohibiting same-sex marriage, civil unions, and
domestic partnerships. It would also discriminate against
unmarried couples (same- or opposite-sex), outlawing
any other legal arrangements with marriage-like rights and
benefits. The Amendment will become law if it is passed in
November.

Come learn more about the far-reaching
implications of the Amendment and steps that you can take to
help defeat it.

Speakers
include:


State Senator Janet Howell

THE POLITICAL PERSPECTIVE

Reverend Dr.
Janet Parker
Associate Pastor, Rock Spring UCC
THE
SPIRITUAL DIMENSION

Leslie Nickel
Member, Board of Social Action,
Rock Spring UCC
Partner, Arnold & Porter
THE LEGAL
IMPLICATIONS

Claire Guthrie Gastanaga
Executive Director,
The Commonwealth Coalition
DEFEATING THE AMENDMENT:
WHAT
YOU CAN DO TO HELP

Refreshments will be served.
Please RSVP to JOHNSON1966@COX.NET or Rock Spring at 703-538-4886