No, Virginia, There Is No Nondiscrimination Policy

News Analysis: Virginia Gov. McDonnell’s executive directive on employment discrimination is about appearances, not policy

Over the past month, three differing documents produced by two statewide elected officials in Virginia have led to a whole lot of confusion about where the Commonwealth stands on protection of LGBT people from discrimination.

Following outrage over Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli’s advice last week that public universities should rescind their bylaws protecting gays and lesbians from discrimination, Governor Bob McDonnell issued a “directive” late yesterday saying the state should not discriminate based on sexual orientation.

Rachel Maddow explains the an executive “directive”, however, does not have the power of law behind it like and executive “order” does. It’s merely a suggestion.

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[ via Metro Weekly magazine via towleroad ]