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Virginia’s new Governor removes protections for gay and lesbians; story mirrors Kentucky’s
history
In a story that mirrors Kentucky’s history, another Republican Governor rolled back protections for gay and lesbian people that a Democratic Governor ordered. (Kentucky’s Ordeal). His Excellency (official addressing per the constitution) Bob McDonnell rolled back protections for gay and lesbians in Virginia government, thanks to a little-noticed change made by the new Republican Governor in an executive order: By virtue of the authority vested in me as Governor, I hereby declare that it is the firm and unwavering policy of the Commonwealth of Virginia to assure equal opportunity in all facets of state government. .............. This Executive Order supersedes and rescinds Executive Order Number One (2006), Equal Opportunity, issued by Governor Timothy M. Kaine on January 14, 2006. This Executive Order shall become effective upon its signing and shall remain in full force and effect until amended or rescinded by further executive order. Given under my hand and under the Seal of the Commonwealth of Virginia this 5th day of February 2010. His new order, which includes
all previously protected categories including race, sex, religion and age – but not
the previously protected category of sexual orientation – is also supported by Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli.
Virgina
Governor McDonnell’s office sent along ta memo from his chief of staff that they have suggested to reporters prevents
any and all discrimination. This is nearly identical to what happened in Kentucky (previous story). Attached Image: United We Stand - Kentucky's LGBTI News. Photo credit: United We Stand Media, LLC. http://UnitedWeStandKY.com Originally published at: http://unitedwestandky.com/2010/02/virginias-new-governor-removes-p... © All Rights Reserved, Contact Info: (United We Stand - Kentucky's LGBTI Newl @ http://UnitedWeStandKY.com) Posted by Michael Thomas on February 18, 2010 Media provided by: GayWebSource.com - Gay News Media Network  |
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