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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Lee Carter on Civil Rights
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Amanda Chase on Civil Rights
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Kirk Cox on Civil Rights
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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- Enacted a zero-tolerance policy on sexual harassment. (Feb 2021)
- Voted against banning LGBTQ panic defense. (Feb 2021)
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Ken Cuccinelli on Civil Rights
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Republican Challenger :
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- Government shouldn't redefine marriage. (Jul 2014)
- Traditional marriage ought to be protected. (Jul 2013)
- Homosexuality is against nature and harmful to society. (Jul 2013)
- Traditional marriage isn't sexual-orientation discrimination. (Jan 2013)
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Justin Fairfax on Civil Rights
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Virginia Democratic Governor:
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- Wrong to honor Robert E Lee in VA state senate. (Jan 2019)
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Jennifer Carroll Foy on Civil Rights
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger :
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- Increase state buying from women/minority owned businesses. (Feb 2021)
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Mark Herring on Civil Rights
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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- Governor should resign after wearing blackface, but not me. (Mar 2019)
- Roll back institutionalizing discrimination in our laws. (May 2013)
- Roll back efforts to take away voting rights. (May 2013)
- Rated 100% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2013)
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Tim Kaine on Civil Rights
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Democratic Senate Challenger; previously Governor:
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- We're still fighting for full LGBT equality. (Oct 2018)
- Redefine VA as rainbow coalition instead of Unite the Right. (Aug 2018)
- Supports the legalization of same sex marriage. (Nov 2016)
- Battle for social justice: everyone deserves opportunity. (Jul 2016)
- Civil rights work inspired by fight to integrate schools. (Jul 2016)
- Confederate flag celebrates an anti-civil rights heritage. (Jun 2015)
- Property rights important when mapping pipeline routes. (Mar 2015)
- Help whites and blacks find common ground. (Jan 2015)
- Strong supporter of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. (Oct 2012)
- Obama fought for equal pay for women. (Sep 2012)
- Obama fought for fair treatment for LGBT Americans. (Sep 2012)
- No discrimination against nominating gay judges. (May 2012)
- Same-sex couples should have the same legal rights. (May 2012)
- 2005: No gay adoption; 2011: gay adoption okay. (May 2012)
- GOP agenda on gay marriage is divisive social legislation. (Apr 2012)
- Tried to pass laws favoring domestic partnerships. (Apr 2012)
- Apology & reconciliation for slavery, at VA's slave market. (Mar 2010)
- 2007: pardoned leader of 1800 slave rebellion. (Mar 2010)
- First state apology for involuntary servitude of Africans. (Mar 2010)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Opposes defining traditional marriage. (Oct 2012)
- as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 2012)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Mar 2013)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
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Terry McAuliffe on Civil Rights
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Democratic nominee for Governor; previously DNC Chair:
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- Vetoed multiple bills shielding discriminating groups. (Dec 2020)
- Tackle inequities by lifting up every Black Virginian. (Dec 2020)
- Don't pretend anti-gay discrimination is 'religious freedom'. (Mar 2016)
- Veto requiring photo ID for absentee ballots. (Mar 2015)
- Supports marriage equality for gays. (Jul 2013)
- When women vote, Democrats win. (Jan 2007)
- Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000)
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Jennifer McClellan on Civil Rights
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger :
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- Led fight to get Virginia to ratify Equal Rights Amendment. (Feb 2021)
- Led on Virginia Values Act, banning LGBTQ discrimination. (Feb 2021)
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Bob McDonnell on Civil Rights
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Republican Governor:
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- Objects to anti-gay discrimination in principle. (May 2012)
- Authored amendment protecting traditional marriage. (Jul 2009)
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Ralph Northam on Civil Rights
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Democratic Governor:
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- Remove discriminatory language from Virginia laws. (Jan 2020)
- Outed for blackface photo in 1984 medical school yearbook. (Mar 2019)
- Ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. (Jan 2019)
- Look harder for diverse candidates for leadership roles. (Jan 2018)
- Backs marriage rights for same-sex couples. (Nov 2015)
- Tie-breaking vote against gay workplace discrimination. (Nov 2015)
- Treat same-sex couples equally and fairly under the law. (Nov 2013)
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Tom Perriello on Civil Rights
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- Embraces same-sex marriage. (Jan 2017)
- Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
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Robert Sarvis on Civil Rights
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Libertarian nominee for Governor:
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- Government has authority to redefine marriage. (Jul 2014)
- Libertarian platform: allow same-sex couples to marry. (Jan 2014)
- Supports gay marriage. (Nov 2011)
- Opposes affirmative action. (Nov 2011)
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Frank Wagner on Civil Rights
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Republican:
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- Religious freedom supersedes right to same-sex marriage. (Feb 2016)
- Don't ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. (Jan 2016)
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Senate:
VA 2020: 2020 VA Senate race
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Amanda Chase on Civil Rights
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Daniel Gade on Civil Rights
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Racism is an internal belief, not a domestic threat. (Nov 2020)
- Don't force churches to accommodate transgender people. (Sep 2020)
- Right to live in accordance with our religious principles. (Dec 2019)
- 2011: Against women in combat; 2017: Allow in whatever role. (Sep 2017)
- Strongly anti-gender identity, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
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Ed Gillespie on Civil Rights
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Republican Challenger:
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- Maintain state same-sex marriage ban, but leave it to states. (Jul 2014)
- Increase share of African-American vote in midterm elections. (Mar 2014)
- Marriage is the legal union of one man and one woman. (Jan 2014)
- OpEd: Lobbied for company that paid women 39% less than men. (Jan 2014)
- Accused of minority outreach? Guilty as charged. (Sep 2006)
- Courts should not encroach on definition of marriage. (Sep 2006)
- Deciding marriage at state level is not gay-bashing. (Sep 2006)
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Tim Kaine on Civil Rights
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Democratic Senate Challenger; previously Governor:
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- We're still fighting for full LGBT equality. (Oct 2018)
- Redefine VA as rainbow coalition instead of Unite the Right. (Aug 2018)
- Supports the legalization of same sex marriage. (Nov 2016)
- Battle for social justice: everyone deserves opportunity. (Jul 2016)
- Civil rights work inspired by fight to integrate schools. (Jul 2016)
- Confederate flag celebrates an anti-civil rights heritage. (Jun 2015)
- Property rights important when mapping pipeline routes. (Mar 2015)
- Help whites and blacks find common ground. (Jan 2015)
- Strong supporter of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. (Oct 2012)
- Obama fought for equal pay for women. (Sep 2012)
- Obama fought for fair treatment for LGBT Americans. (Sep 2012)
- No discrimination against nominating gay judges. (May 2012)
- Same-sex couples should have the same legal rights. (May 2012)
- 2005: No gay adoption; 2011: gay adoption okay. (May 2012)
- GOP agenda on gay marriage is divisive social legislation. (Apr 2012)
- Tried to pass laws favoring domestic partnerships. (Apr 2012)
- Apology & reconciliation for slavery, at VA's slave market. (Mar 2010)
- 2007: pardoned leader of 1800 slave rebellion. (Mar 2010)
- First state apology for involuntary servitude of Africans. (Mar 2010)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Opposes defining traditional marriage. (Oct 2012)
- as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 2012)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Mar 2013)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
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Robert Sarvis on Civil Rights
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Libertarian Challenger for Senate:
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- Government has authority to redefine marriage. (Jul 2014)
- Libertarian platform: allow same-sex couples to marry. (Jan 2014)
- Supports gay marriage. (Nov 2011)
- Opposes affirmative action. (Nov 2011)
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Corey Stewart on Civil Rights
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Republican candidate for Virginia U.S. Senator:
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- Stop brainwashing school children with the Homosexual Agenda. (Oct 2018)
- Protect Confederate monuments. (Aug 2018)
- 2017: praised Virginia decision to secede during Civil War. (Aug 2018)
- Strongly supports traditional marriage. (May 2018)
- Unfair to condemn only white nationalists. (Aug 2017)
- Transgenderism is despicable. (Apr 2017)
- Marriage is between one man and one woman. (Nov 2013)
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Scott Taylor on Civil Rights
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Republican 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Opposes transgender ban in military. (Sep 2019)
- Religious freedom supersedes right to same-sex marriage. (Mar 2016)
- Require absentee ballot applicants to provide photo ID. (Feb 2015)
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Mark Warner on Civil Rights
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor:
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- Switched to supporting same-sex marriage in 2013. (Jul 2014)
- We still need affirmative action, for now. (Oct 2008)
- Let military leaders advise about "Don't Ask, Don't Tell". (Oct 2008)
- Eliminated Family Rule, so unrelated couples can buy homes. (Mar 2008)
- Project Genesis: faith-based African-American home program. (Mar 2008)
- Promote minority-owned business. (Nov 2001)
- End racial profiling; more minority police. (Nov 2001)
- Extend hate crimes to include sexual orientation. (Nov 2001)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jul 2013)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
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Don Beyer on Civil Rights
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Democratic House Member (District 8):
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- Support the Paycheck Fairness Act: equal pay for women. (Oct 2014)
- Full GLBT equality; repeal DOMA; support ENDA. (Oct 2014)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
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Dave Brat on Civil Rights
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Republican House Member (District 7):
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- Opposes same-sex marriage, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Opposes same-sex marriage, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jun 2015)
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Eric Cantor on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (VA-7):
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- Traditional marriage is formula for pursuit of happiness. (Sep 2012)
- False myth that GOP is bigoted & intolerant. (Sep 2010)
- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 19% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
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Ben Cline on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 6):
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- Religious freedom supersedes right to same-sex marriage. (Mar 2016)
- Require absentee ballot applicants to provide photo ID. (Feb 2015)
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Barbara Comstock on Civil Rights
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Republican House Member (District 10):
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- Supports barring same sex marriage(Christian Coalition rating). (Aug 2014)
- Opposes homosexual civil rights. (Aug 2014)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
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Gerry Connolly on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 11):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
- Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
- as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 2012)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Apr 2013)
- Sponsored removing deadline for ratification of the ERA. (Jun 2013)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Recognize 1961 Freedom Riders against segregated buses. (Jul 2014)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
- Give domestic partnership benefits to Federal employees. (May 2009)
- Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
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Randy Forbes on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (VA-4):
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- Supports local lotteries; opposes casino gambling. (Jun 2001)
- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 8% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 31% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
- Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Oct 2013)
- State definition of marriage supersedes federal gay marriage. (Feb 2014)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jul 2015)
- Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
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Tom Garrett on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 5):
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- Religious freedom supersedes right to same-sex marriage. (Feb 2016)
- Don't ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. (Jan 2016)
- Require absentee ballot applicants to provide photo ID. (Feb 2015)
- Opposes same-sex marriage. (Nov 2016)
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Bob Goodlatte on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (VA-6):
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- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 22% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jul 2015)
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Morgan Griffith on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 9):
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- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jun 2016)
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Robert Hurt on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 5):
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- Marriage is between one man and one woman. (Nov 2010)
- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jun 2015)
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Elaine Luria on Civil Rights
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Donald McEachin on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 4):
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- Champion anti-discrimination for women & minorities. (Nov 2016)
- Voted NO on religious freedom to avoid same-sex marriage. (Feb 2016)
- Ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. (Jan 2016)
- Against requiring photo ID for absentee ballots. (Feb 2015)
- Supports same-sex marriage. (Nov 2016)
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Scott Rigell on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 2):
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- Protect traditional marriage in our state Constitution. (Nov 2010)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
- Recognize 1961 Freedom Riders against segregated buses. (Jul 2014)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Mar 2016)
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Denver Riggleman on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 5):
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- CC:Protect sexual preference as a civil right. (Jul 2018)
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Bobby Scott on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (VA-3):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Ending racial profiling is part of fight for justice. (Jan 2001)
- Rated 100% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 75% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 97% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Recognize Juneteenth as historical end of slavery. (Jun 2008)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
- Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
- as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 2012)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Apr 2013)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Recognize 1961 Freedom Riders against segregated buses. (Feb 2014)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
- Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
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Abigail Spanberger on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 7):
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- CC:Protect sexual preference as a civil right. (Jul 2018)
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Jennifer Wexton on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 10):
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- CC:Protect sexual preference as a civil right. (Jul 2018)
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Rob Wittman on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 1):
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- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Rated 36% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2009)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jul 2015)
- Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Madeleine Albright on Civil Rights
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Secretary of State 1997-2000:
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- It is hard to be the only woman in the room. (Nov 2013)
- Founded Vital Voices Initiative with Hillary Clinton. (Sep 2007)
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Creigh Deeds on Civil Rights
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Democrat Challenger (2009):
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- Against requiring photo ID for absentee ballots. (Feb 2015)
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Ed Gillespie on Civil Rights
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Republican 2017 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Maintain state same-sex marriage ban, but leave it to states. (Jul 2014)
- Increase share of African-American vote in midterm elections. (Mar 2014)
- Marriage is the legal union of one man and one woman. (Jan 2014)
- OpEd: Lobbied for company that paid women 39% less than men. (Jan 2014)
- Accused of minority outreach? Guilty as charged. (Sep 2006)
- Courts should not encroach on definition of marriage. (Sep 2006)
- Deciding marriage at state level is not gay-bashing. (Sep 2006)
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Jim Gilmore on Civil Rights
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Senate challenger 2008; previously Republican Governor (VA):
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- I don't want to be part of an anti-Muslim GOP. (Jan 2016)
- 2007: yes to traditional marriage; no to civil unions. (Jul 2015)
- Traditional marriage is the appropriate thing. (Jul 2015)
- No quotas, but create opportunities for minorities. (Oct 2008)
- Keep "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" for gays in the military. (Oct 2008)
- Oppose gay marriage AND so-called civil unions. (Apr 2007)
- Rated “F” by National Review on pro-gay issues. (Jan 2007)
- Never allow terrorists limit our commitment to liberty. (Mar 2006)
- Support principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment. (Feb 2001)
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Mark Warner on Civil Rights
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor:
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- Switched to supporting same-sex marriage in 2013. (Jul 2014)
- We still need affirmative action, for now. (Oct 2008)
- Let military leaders advise about "Don't Ask, Don't Tell". (Oct 2008)
- Eliminated Family Rule, so unrelated couples can buy homes. (Mar 2008)
- Project Genesis: faith-based African-American home program. (Mar 2008)
- Promote minority-owned business. (Nov 2001)
- End racial profiling; more minority police. (Nov 2001)
- Extend hate crimes to include sexual orientation. (Nov 2001)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jul 2013)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
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Rob Wittman on Civil Rights
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Republican 2017 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Rated 36% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2009)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jul 2015)
- Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
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James Moran on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (VA-8):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000)
- Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
- Establish a national holiday honoring Native Americans. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 73% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 100% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 92% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Recognize Juneteenth as historical end of slavery. (Jun 2008)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
- Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
- Ratify CEDAW (Discrimination Against Women). (Jan 2011)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Apr 2013)
- Sponsored removing deadline for ratification of the ERA. (May 2013)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Protect LGBT families from illegal immigrant deportation. (Sep 2011)
- Recognize 1961 Freedom Riders against segregated buses. (Mar 2014)
- Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
- Give domestic partnership benefits to Federal employees. (May 2009)
- Recognize the 40th anniversary of Stonewall. (May 2009)
- Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
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Frank Wolf on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (VA-10):
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- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 0% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 33% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Oct 2013)
- State definition of marriage supersedes federal gay marriage. (Jan 2014)
- Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
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Mark Earley on Civil Rights
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John Hager on Civil Rights
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Virgil Goode on Civil Rights
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Republican (Unseated 2008) (District 5):
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- Equal pay for equal work, regardless of sex. (Oct 2012)
- On affirmative action: fairness, but not quotas. (May 2012)
- No same-sex domestic partnership benefits. (May 2012)
- No gay marriage; no gay civil unions. (Apr 2012)
- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 22% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
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Charles Robb on Civil Rights
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- Voted YES on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on setting aside 10% of highway funds for minorities & women. (Mar 1998)
- Voted NO on ending special funding for minority & women-owned business. (Oct 1997)
- Voted NO on prohibiting same-sex marriage. (Sep 1996)
- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination by sexual orientation. (Sep 1996)
- Voted NO on Amendment to prohibit flag burning. (Dec 1995)
- Voted NO on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)
- Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000)
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Edward Schrock on Civil Rights
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Republican (Until 2004) (District 2):
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- Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
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Herb Bateman on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 1):
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- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
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Tom Bliley on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 7):
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- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
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Rick Boucher on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (VA-9):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
- Require "Privacy Impact Statement" on new federal rules. (Apr 2002)
- Rated 100% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 25% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 81% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
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Jo Ann Davis on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 1):
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- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Require "Privacy Impact Statement" on new federal rules. (Apr 2002)
- Rated 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Supported legislation on violence against women & safety. (Jul 1999)
- Supported funding for women's and disadvantaged businesses. (Jul 1999)
- Supports ERA and comparable work pay rules for women. (Jul 1999)
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Tom Davis on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (VA-11):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
- Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
- Rated 33% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 39% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
- Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007)
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Tim Donner on Civil Rights
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Former Republican Challenger (2012):
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- No race or sex based discrimination, like affirmative action. (Sep 2011)
- No same-sex domestic partnership benefits. (Sep 2011)
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Thelma Drake on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (VA-2):
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- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 33% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
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Jim Gilmore on Civil Rights
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Senate challenger 2008; previously Republican Governor (VA):
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- I don't want to be part of an anti-Muslim GOP. (Jan 2016)
- 2007: yes to traditional marriage; no to civil unions. (Jul 2015)
- Traditional marriage is the appropriate thing. (Jul 2015)
- No quotas, but create opportunities for minorities. (Oct 2008)
- Keep "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" for gays in the military. (Oct 2008)
- Oppose gay marriage AND so-called civil unions. (Apr 2007)
- Rated “F” by National Review on pro-gay issues. (Jan 2007)
- Never allow terrorists limit our commitment to liberty. (Mar 2006)
- Support principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment. (Feb 2001)
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Bob Marshall on Civil Rights
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Blocked gay judge's nomination. (May 2012)
- Marshall-Newman Marriage Amendment defined one-man-one-woman. (May 2008)
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Harris Miller on Civil Rights
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Democratic challenger:
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- Supports civil unions; opposes constitutional ban. (Jun 2006)
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Glenn Nye on Civil Rights
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Democrat (until 2010) (District 2):
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- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
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Tom Perriello on Civil Rights
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Democrat (until 2010) (District 5):
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- Embraces same-sex marriage. (Jan 2017)
- Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
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Owen Pickett on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
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Jamie Radtke on Civil Rights
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Norman Sisisky on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 4):
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- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
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John Warner on Civil Rights
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Republican Sr Senator (VA):
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- Voted YES on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
- Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
- Voted NO on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on setting aside 10% of highway funds for minorities & women. (Mar 1998)
- Voted YES on ending special funding for minority & women-owned business. (Oct 1997)
- Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex marriage. (Sep 1996)
- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination by sexual orientation. (Sep 1996)
- Voted YES on Amendment to prohibit flag burning. (Dec 1995)
- Voted YES on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 20% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 14% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
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James Webb on Civil Rights
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Democratic Sr Senator (Retired):
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- Doing away with Confederate iconography is secondary issue. (Jul 2015)
- Evolution on gay marriage has been good for the country. (Oct 2014)
- Affirmative action should apply to African-Americans only. (Sep 2006)
- Supports civil unions; opposes constitutional ban. (Jun 2006)
- Opposes constitutional ban of gay marriage. (Jun 2006)
- Government’s power should end at my front door. (Apr 2006)
- Realign politics by union of Scots-Irish & African Americans. (Jan 2006)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
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George Allen on Civil Rights
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Gay judges ok; activist judges not ok. (May 2012)
- Defense of Marriage Act does not fully protect marriage. (Jul 2011)
- Apologize for government failure to fight 1960s lynchings. (Mar 2010)
- Tunisian mother did not teach him Tunisian slur “macaca”. (Sep 2006)
- Using “macaca” was a mistake, but not intended as an insult. (Sep 2006)
- In 1984, opposed MLK holiday; in 1993, honored Confederacy. (Sep 2006)
- Kept Confederate imagery in Governor’s office; for heritage. (Sep 2006)
- Opposes requiring companies to hire more minorities. (Sep 2000)
- Opposes “Sexual orientation protected by civil rights laws”. (Sep 2000)
- Support VA beliefs & pass flag-burning ban amendment. (Apr 2000)
- Voted YES on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
- Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 20% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
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Nick Freitas on Civil Rights
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| Republican candidate for Virginia U. S. Senator:
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Bob Good on Civil Rights
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| Republican (District 5):
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Scott Taylor on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 2):
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- Opposes transgender ban in military. (Sep 2019)
- Religious freedom supersedes right to same-sex marriage. (Mar 2016)
- Require absentee ballot applicants to provide photo ID. (Feb 2015)
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