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- liz on Little Bobby Marshall’s temper tantrum: My son doesn't get why Bob Marshall even cares about who loves whom and how and why. Quite frankly, neither...
- David on What they really mean when they say they’re “not anti-gay”: "Submission to the constitution"? Oh. My. God. Little Bobby has lost his mind. He wants to be the thought police,...
- Jonathan on What they really mean when they say they’re “not anti-gay”: The Washington Post has a great quote from Delegate Marshall. “He holds himself out as being married,” said Del. Robert G....
- David on Virginia Republicans didn’t get the memo: Done "in the dead of night by the dead of brain." Indeed it was. Is Bob Marshall still running for something?
- David on Virginia defies its reputation, embraces reality: Sorry, I wasn't clear (not that the previous DMV policy was, either!). Because in some states it's not possible under...
- Fionnuala on Virginia defies its reputation, embraces reality: As someone who just went through this process (before the change in policy), what used to be required was not...
- David on On learning new things: Charles, I appreciate your generosity of spirit. But, setting aside the fact that phrases like "man in a dress" are...
- Charles Eldredge on On learning new things: It seems the writer is taking liberties with interpretation...something I have seen a lot of in this confusion of gender...
- liz on Mark Sell: Not really the best spokesman: One thing I agree with, it's a waste of time to petition Delgaudio to resign. It is not, however, a...
- David on Pat Nolan’s anti-gay disdain: What's truly bizarre is Nolan's statement. He seems to be deliberately conveying that he knows nothing at all about prisons,...
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- Little Bobby Marshall’s temper tantrum
- What they really mean when they say they’re “not anti-gay”
- Delusional, or immoral?
- Virginia Republicans didn’t get the memo
- The most significant event for equality in recent memory – and it wasn’t the president’s endorsement of marriage
- Virginia defies its reputation, embraces reality
- Stating the obvious
- Low expectations
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Monthly Archives: April 2007
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Appeal in Custody Case
From Equality Virginia: (Richmond, April 30) – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected an appeal in a two-state custody case between a former lesbian couple. Lisa Miller, a woman living in Virginia and claiming to be “ex-gay,†filed the appeal … Continue reading
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Unintentional heroes
The poignant desperation contained in this blog title, “Only in LA”, actually caused me to feel compassion for this widely-reviled local antagonist. It will all be ok, James. We’ll be patient with you as you come to terms with the … Continue reading
Another chance to see “Normal”
One of the best audience questions asked of the cast of “Normal” at one performance I attended: Do you think that there are adult bullies, too? Oh, yes. Adult bullies are the reason school officials said that “school system policy … Continue reading
Did they run out of prisoners?
Prison Fellowship Ministries is a non-profit run by the reformed Watergate “hatchet man” Chuck Colson, and is based here in Loudoun County. As one might expect from the name, their mission is ministering to prisoners. Prison Fellowship partners with local … Continue reading
Gay pride and anti-gay shame
People are proud of their political positions. I just passed a truck on the Greenway that sported the bumper sticker: “Give War a Chance”. The gentleman driving the truck is pro-war and proud of it. Personally, I’m anti-war, pro-environment, pro-science, … Continue reading
Quite a contrast
Not only have other Christian colleges (like Messiah College in Grantham, PA) managed to welcome the Equality Riders for dialogue without compromising their scriptural beliefs, the Riders are also being honored for their service to the cause of mutual understanding … Continue reading
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Gay activists barred from Patrick Henry
Sheriff Simpson is now trying to justify the massive show of armed force with a statement about “internet chat” suggesting that “more confrontational groups” might suddenly appear. We breathlessly await details, as he certainly can’t be referencing PFLAG. At least … Continue reading
Soulforce Riders – A Testimonial and Thank you
The following is a testimonial sent to fellow Congregants of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Loudoun by Welcoming Committee Chair Joy Cobb. She has graciously allowed us to publish it here. By now many of you have read the newspapers … Continue reading
Massive resistance
This error in judgment will end up, as it should, causing embarrassment to those responsible and those who are making excuses for them. Leesburg Today April 16, 2007 By Martha S. Baine, Waterford I have written to Gov. Tim Kaine … Continue reading
Open dialogue would “embarrass” PHC
This is the flyer that Patrick Henry College officials were handing out to the media on April 12. As you can see from the bolded text, the administration of PHC was more interested in falsely maligning Equality Loudoun than in … Continue reading →