by MCDC | Feb 15, 2014 | Gun Reform, Issues, Madison County, Virginia
By Kathy Shupe via Blue Virginia The House Republicans are at it again. After passing HB 705 that would allow out-of-state concealed handgun permits to be recognized in Virginia and HB 878 that would remove local law enforcement’s discretion to comment on Federal...
by MCDC | Feb 14, 2014 | Citizens United, Ethics, Events, News, Video
Inspired by Doris “Granny D” Haddock, whom at the age of 88 walked across America to bring attention to this critical issue, the New Hampshire Rebellion set out to traverse 185 miles and inspire people in the Granite State to ask all presidential candidates just one...
by MCDC | Feb 13, 2014 | Civil Rights, Virginia
By Ashley Alman A federal judge ruled Virginia’s ban on gay marriage unconstitutional late Thursday. From the ruling: U.S. District Judge Arenda L. Wright Allen wrote that the constitutional right to equality should apply to all, including same-sex couples...
by MCDC | Feb 11, 2014 | Civil Rights, Immigration Reform, News, Racism
aattp.org via Crooks and Liars A former Republican congresswoman in Florida has left the GOP and joined the Democrats, citing her former party’s increasing attacks on women and other minorities. Ana Rivas Logan said: “The GOP of today is not the party I joined. It’s...
by MCDC | Feb 11, 2014 | Action Alerts, Civil Rights, Virginia
It is time for Virginia to be on the right side of history and the right side of the law. That’s why after thorough legal analysis, I recently announced that I have concluded Virginia’s ban on same-sex marriage violates the Due Process and Equal Protection...
by MCDC | Feb 11, 2014 | Action Alerts, Health Care, Virginia
Dear Friend, What a difference a year can make! Just last year, without allowing any debate, a Republican controlled committee struck down my legislation to repeal the invasive ultrasound mandate. Today, I was proud to cast the tie-breaking vote in support of...
