Author Archives: David

Common sense victories over bullying

Posted on March 7, 2012 by David

There are two items of good news to report today. First, the Anoka-Hennepin School District (discussed in This is what the “Black Brigade” wanted for Loudoun) has reached a settlement described as unprecedented and a model for schools across the … Continue reading →

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MPAA is broken

Posted on March 5, 2012 by David

Of course it’s too much for kids to see. It’s also too much for kids to live through, walk through, ride the bus with, and go to school with. That’s why they made the movie. NPR’s Linda Holmes, on the … Continue reading →

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Unintended consequences

Posted on March 2, 2012 by David

After the 2003 Goodridge ruling in Massachusetts, certain self-designated “conservatives” had a brilliant political idea: Why not leverage the ignorance and fear of a populace not very well acquainted with the reality of LGBT people to win elections? We’ll scare … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2012 by David

Today is the Feast Day of St. Valentine, which may or may not honor Valentine of Rome. “It is said that he was martyred in about 269 during the reign of Claudius II, after having been arrested and imprisoned for … Continue reading →

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This is an example of the demographic that finds appealing the frequent fundraising appeals of Sterling supervisor Eugene Delgaudio, through his sham “lobbying” organization Public Advocate. In case you don’t recognize the white supremacist imagery, it’s an outpost of the … Continue reading →

Posted on February 10, 2012 by David | 4 Comments

Shocking flyers sent home with students

Posted on February 7, 2012 by David

I’ve been thoroughly enjoying the local evening news tonight. Leading up to every commercial break have been variations of this teaser: “Coming up – parents were shocked to discover that a controversial flyer had been sent home with students.” “Up … Continue reading →

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In a landmark ruling, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has just upheld the lower court ruling by Vaughn Walker that the voter initiative to deny same sex couples in California the right to marry violates the Constitution. By using … Continue reading →

Posted on February 7, 2012 by David | 1 Comment

This is what the “Black Brigade” wanted for Loudoun

Posted on February 4, 2012 by David

The Anoka-Hennepin school district declined to comment on any specific incidences but denies any discrimination, maintaining that its broad anti-bullying policy is meant to protect all students. This Rolling Stone article on the unfathomable disaster that is the Anoka-Hennepin school … Continue reading →

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Vivianne: Sadly, no

Posted on February 3, 2012 by David

Vivianne Rutkowski’s last comment, in a long and entertaining series she probably shouldn’t have made if she ever wants to work in Real Estate again, in response to an inquiry about finding someone a house in a community with specific … Continue reading →

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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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