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Archive - Jan 2006
Email List Glitch
Submitted by linda on January 31, 2006 - 9:34pm.Our apologies for the last newsletter email being delivered three times. We had an error on the site that caused us to believe the email had never been sent when, in fact, it had been queued for sending. The issue has been resolved (we think!) and shouldn't occur in the future.
Equality Fairfax Alert - General Assembly Legislation, HB1373, HB1552
Submitted by linda on January 31, 2006 - 8:15pm.Two bills affecting the GLBT community in Fairfax County are on deck this week in the General Assembly and we need everyone to keep the pressure on the Delegates and Senators to support our positions. Please take a minute to make a call or send an email to the impacted Assembly members. See details below.
HB 1373 read more »
HB1552 - Fair Housing Law
Submitted by linda on January 30, 2006 - 11:11pm.Delegate Scott has introduced HB1552. This bill would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation to the state's fair housing law. The complete text of the bill reads:
Adds sexual orientation as an unlawful discriminatory housing practice. read more »
Feedback Fixed
Submitted by linda on January 30, 2006 - 11:28am.It was brought to our attention that the contact us page wasn't functioning properly. It has been fixed and should be operating properly now. Sorry about the problem!
2006 Lobby Day
Submitted by linda on January 25, 2006 - 6:00pm.
Approximately 500 Virginians showed up in Richmond to lobby the legislature making it the largest turnout in the history of lobby day.
Read more » Equality Fairfax has a New Website
Submitted by linda on January 24, 2006 - 3:36am.Every home needs redecorating from time to time. Websites do, also. We'd like to welcome you to our new home on the web. The URL hasn't changed, but the look sure has! read more »
Volunteering Opportunities for 2006
Submitted by linda on January 22, 2006 - 10:32am.Some of the most important work Equality Fairfax does is to make sure the GLBT community is represented at local festivals across the County. Being seen at these events is powerful evidence that we are part of the fabric of the larger community. read more »
Welcome to the New Equality Fairfax Website
Submitted by linda on January 21, 2006 - 12:13am.Welcome to our new home on the web! read more »
Legislation Affecting LGBT Virginians in 2006
Submitted by linda on January 19, 2006 - 7:44pm.As of this writing the complete slate of legislation expected to affect our community has not yet been fully revealed. However, the following legislation has been filed: read more »
HB1373 - Bill to Allow Fairfax County to Add Sexual Orientation in Non-Discrimination Policies
Submitted by linda on January 19, 2006 - 7:40pm.This bill introduced by Delegate Hull would allow Fairfax County to add sexual orientation to the county's non-discrimination policy. The complete text of the bill is:
Adds "sexual orientation" as prohibited discrimination in a county with the urban county executive form of government (Fairfax County.) read more »