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Virginians protect gay marriage, voting rights and reproductive rights in state Constitution
On Election Day, Virginians approved three amendments to enshrine reproductive, marriage and voting rights for former felons into the state’s constitution, the culmination of a multi-year journey through the state legislature galvanized by lawmakers, advocates and major federal shifts.
Virginians protect gay marriage, voting rights and reproductive rights in state Constitution
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