Monthly Archives: January 2012

Anti-gay, anti-trans Realtor terminated from Keller Williams

Posted on January 31, 2012 by David

Update: Here is a link to Ms. Rutkowski’s original post, as it appeared on January 25 shortly before she deleted it. I flagged the edits she made to her first comment. Last week I accidentally discovered a blog post – … Continue reading →

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You’re not alone, not even at Patrick Henry College

Posted on January 31, 2012 by David

“You’re not alone, and there’s plenty of space in the church for you, should you choose to stay.” That’s the truth spoken by Point Loma Nazarene University graduate Todd Clayton to the many, many other LGBT students and alumni who … Continue reading →

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To the contrary Mr. Delgaudio, please keep talking

Posted on January 30, 2012 by David

Here’s our follow up to the Loudoun Times-Mirror article exposing the “Public Advocate” hate letter that the Weekly Standard and Pruden & Politics, both conservative media outlets, apologized for allowing to slip through their respective vetting processes. Both Equality Loudoun … Continue reading →

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It’s appalling to suggest that anyone’s fundamental civil or human rights should be put to a popular vote (as we just saw New Jersey Governor Chris Christie decisively schooled by Cory Booker). What argument will the activists who have made … Continue reading →

Posted on January 28, 2012 by David | 1 Comment

Symposium on Bullying in Schools

Posted on January 27, 2012 by David

This will be an excellent program that would benefit all with an interest in Loudoun County Public Schools. Please encourage those you know to attend. Saturday, February 4, 2012, 2:00-4:00 pm Silver Spring Civic Building One Veterans Plaza Silver Spring, … Continue reading →

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Prejudice is not a Realtor(tm) value

Posted on January 25, 2012 by David

Can you imagine if a Loudoun Realtor were to argue that they were helping home buyers make an “informed decision” regarding their home purchase by mouthing derogatory slurs about African-Americans and Jews, and complaining that the local government has required … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Loudoun Out Loud! Gay Men’s Chorus to perform February 3rd in Sterling

Posted on January 24, 2012 by David

Friday February 3rd, 7:30pm Unitarian Universalists of Sterling 22135 Davis Drive, #104 Sterling VA 20164 (map) (Requested donation of $5.00-$10.00) The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington DC will perform an outreach concert to celebrate the one year anniversary of Loudoun … Continue reading →

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This sounds a lot like Loudoun County School Board rhetoric

Posted on January 22, 2012 by David

Tell me if any of this language sounds familiar. From the “License to Bully” bill currently under consideration in Tennessee: This bill specifies that such task forces, programs, and other initiatives may not include materials or training that explicitly or … Continue reading →

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At what point can we put to rest the soul-killing fantasy that people can or should change who they are in order to please the ignorant? John Smid, yet another long time “ex-gay” spokesman who has recanted, now acknowledges being … Continue reading →

Posted on January 21, 2012 by David | Leave a comment

Telling the truth

Posted on January 20, 2012 by David

For those who say things like “I could care less about what gays do. I’m just sick and tired of hearing about gay rights, etc.”, who don’t understand that full participation in society is not a special right, who for … Continue reading →

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