From my friend
Miles Grant, who I'm supporting for the Democratic nomination in the 47th House of Delegates district. Excellent statement!
Miles Grant: Time to Move Virginia Forward on Equal Rights
ARLINGTON, VA (April 8, 2009) – Equal rights have scored a series of victories across the country in the last week, with decisions from the Iowa Supreme Court, Vermont state legislature, and DC Council advancing the cause of marriage rights for all.
Miles Grant, Democratic candidate for House of Delegates in Virginia’s 47th district, said today:
“With each passing day, Virginia’s harsh restrictions on marriage and even simple domestic partnerships are cast in deeper contrast to the steady march of progress we’re seeing across America. We take pride in Virginia’s policies that attract world-class businesses. But the best businesses in the world need the top workers in the world. What message are we sending about Virginia’s values when we tell some of those workers they’re not allowed to commit their lives to the person they love and start a family together?
“It’s time to move our Commonwealth forward by repealing the Marshall-Newman amendment and recognizing full marriage rights for all Virginians. We’re not talking about special protections – these actions would simply ensure that all families receive basic rights, including financial protections, hospital visitation access and ability to adopt and retain custody of their children. As delegate, I’ll make it one of my top priorities to ensure civil liberties for all Virginians.”
