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> That's not what the governor is focused on. Stop
> debating your own bullshit freaks.
McAuliffe Fulfills LGBT Campaign Promise
First executive order of Virginia's new governor protects LGBT state employees from discrimination
By John Riley
Published on January 13, 2014, 7:03pm
"Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) was sworn into office in Richmond on Saturday, sparking hope among equal-rights advocates that his position as an LGBT ally may foster incremental changes to Virginia's discriminatory laws.
In his inaugural address, McAuliffe specifically referenced some of the ongoing fights in the commonwealth that pertain to LGBT rights, promising that his administration would ensure economic, educational and social opportunities for ''all of Virginia's children – no matter if you're a girl or a boy, no matter what part of the commonwealth you live in, no matter your race or religion, and no matter whom you love.'' McAuliffe also said there is still work to be done ''to ensure that someone can't lose a job simply because they are gay.''
In keeping with that spirit of his address, McAuliffe signed into effect on Saturday Executive Order 1, which supersedes and rescinds an executive order by former Gov. Bob McDonnell that did not specifically protect LGBT individuals from discrimination."
http://www.metroweekly.com/news/?ak=8805