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Family Policy Network is currently looking for skilled writers to write about cultural and public policy issues in their state and local governments on a volunteer basis. While we are unable to post every article we receive, we are interested in posting professionally-written, journalistically-styled reports about FPN mission-related stories that are provided exclusively for our readers.
[Click here for more...]VA Porn Purveyor Convicted of Violating Obscenity Laws --
The owner of a Virginia pornography store has been convicted of violating the state’s obscenity laws and could face a felony prosecution unless he closes his business.
[Click here for more...]FPN Lobbying Effort Derails ‘Anti-Family’ Legislation in Virginia --
The Commerce and Labor Committee in Virginia’s House of Delegates has rejected a bill that would have authorized local governments to give away one of the cherished benefits of marriage to unwed partners including homosexuals and unmarried cohabitants. Conservatives had been shocked to see the bill known as SB51 pass the House Commerce and Labor subcommittee #1 on Tuesday, February 19th – - especially since five Republicans who usually support pro-family legislation voted with the majority to do so.
[Click here for more...]CRITICAL ACTION ALERT: GOP Flip-Flops Help Homosexual Activists in Richmond… --
On Tuesday, February 26th, the Commerce and Labor Committee in the Virginia House of Delegates will consider a bill that would permit local governments to give away one of the cherished benefits of marriage to unwed partners – - including homosexuals. This stealthily crafted legislation was believed to have no chance at making it to the full committee for consideration, but now appears to have a decent chance at passage.
Without your immediate help, this anti-family bill could soon become law – -
William & Mary President Fired After Porn Controversy --
Gene Nichol, the president of the historic College of William & Mary who ordered a cross removed from the campus chapel and approved presentation of a sex show, has quit after being told his contract would not be renewed this summer.
A report in the Virginian-Pilot said Nichol abandoned any responsibilities he would have had during the remaining few months of his contract when the rector of the Williamsburg, Va., college’s governing Board of Visitors told him his contract would not be renewed on its expiration in June.
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