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...
by MCDC | Feb 9, 2014 | Issues, Madison County, Opinion
In his column of February 6, 2014, Mr. Robert Hurt, Congressman for Madison’s Congressional District continues his criticism of President Barack Obama, particularly criticizing the President’s policies for growing the economy and creating jobs. Mr. Hurt...
by MCDC | Feb 9, 2014 | Issues, Madison County, Opinion
I’m responding to Robert Hurt’s article in the Feb 6 Eagle. I agree with him that much of what politicians say is “empty rhetoric,” including the words of President Obama and Robert Hurt. I cannot agree with Robert Hurt’s assessment of the President’s record. Mr....
