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March 15, 2010

Richmond Speaks Out

Last week, Richmond reacted to Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli’s opinion regarding protecting gay state employees. Governor Bob McDonnell’s also responded. And on March 12, the Attorney General gave a statement. Here’s additional commentary and feedback from our community:

    * Virginia's Attorney General: A case study on how elections change things
    * There's nothing funny about this Cucci coup
    * Gay RVA: VCU rallies for equality
    * Photos from the March 10 rally
    * Video:  Equality Virginia and Family Foundation of Virginia on McDonnell response

ConnectRichmond also posted several of the comments made during last week’s forums and rallies, which you can read on our Twitter page. Regardless of where you stand on this issue there are other ways you can get involved:

    * Contact Governor McDonnell’s office
    * Call your Legislator

Shop Richmond Weekend

Shop RVA is a new coalition that works to promote and preserve the culture and uniqueness of the Greater Richmond area by encouraging everyone to support locally owned businesses. Celebrate Shop RVA’s First Annual Shop Richmond Weekend: March 19 - 21.

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