Va. Gov. McAuliffe Sworn In, Signs Nondiscrimination Order

[William769]

Source: The Advocate

Newly inaugurated Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe kept his campaign promise from last year when he was inaugurated Saturdau, issuing an executive order banning anti-LGBT discrimination as one of his first official acts as governor.

The executive order bans discrimination against state employees on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity, reports the Washington Blade. The Virginian-Pilot noted that this is the first time such an ordinance in Virginia has included protections for gender identity and expression.

McAuliffe was formally sworn in as governor in an inaugural ceremony held Saturday at the state capitol in Richmond, despite booming thunder overhead and pouring rain.

McAuliffe's 16-minute inaugural addressed touched on past bipartisan successes, but also called for new and inclusive innovation going forward to create equal 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."


Read more: http://www.advocate.com/politics/2014/01/12/va-gov-mcauliffe-sworn-signs-nondiscrimination-order

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[Dustlawyer]

1. K&R! We need more politicians who live up to Americas promise of freedom and equality to all!

[William769]

2. amen!

[abq e streeter]

3. Good for him. As a frequent past critic of him, this is certainly praiseworthy.

Doesn't change my wariness of him as a classic 3rd way corporate Democrat, but this was the right thing to do, and hopefully the beginning of more right things to do as Governor.

[broadcaster75201]

4. I LOVE THIS!!!! And what else do I ook forward to?

More voting places, early voting, longer hours in 2014. In short ... fuck you GOP.

[Iliyah]

5. WOW he kept his word.

K & R!

[FSogol]

6. K&R. n/t

[Beacool]

7. Imagine if the Cooch had won the election.

VA had a close call.

[William769]

8. Agreed.

[Orsino]

9. So not everything he touches turns to shit.

This is a fine start.

[No Vested Interest]

10. VA Inauguration was on CSPAN; perhaps will be re-broadcast.

A rainy day, for an outdoor ceremony, but the crowd was large and adorned in plastic rain coverings.
A beautiful rendition of "God Bless America" was song by a woman in the best Kate Smith style, along with a choir.

The governor-to-be and his family looked cheerful and resplendent, and with good reason.
Congratulations, Governor, and the commonwealth of Virginia!