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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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Category Archives: Advocacy
Why we need PFLAG, continued
The Loudoun Out Loud event last weekend was a huge success; great turnout and enthusiasm that I think even exceeded expectations. Lori Stevens and the other organizers of this project have just done a fantastic job meeting this need. This … Continue reading
No bears to poke
Loudoun Out Loud Kickoff: Sunday, Jan. 23, 4-6 p.m. Unitarian Universalists of Sterling 22135 Davis Dr. in Sterling. A bit of background: As recently as 2005, some members of the Loudoun County School Board were discussing a policy that would … Continue reading
Tolerance for child endangerment? No.
“Tolerance” is one of those mealy-mouth words that gets tossed around, often, it seems, as a strategy for avoiding something that really needs to be said. Let’s just be clear: Some things should never be tolerated. The reckless endangerment of … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Commentary, News
Tagged Anti-gay industry, Eugene Delgaudio, Health, Reality-based world, Schools, Victimism, Youth
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It’s the perfect time for that home improvement project you’ve been putting off
The “American Family Association” occasionally provides us with the names of businesses we should patronize because of their inclusive employment policies or other contributions to the cause of equality and a better world. Today’s winner is The Home Depot. Among … Continue reading
Missoula, Loudoun, and the politics of pee
The most recent community to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity is…Missoula, MT. Missoula joins 129 other localities with such ordinances, including our neighbors to the north in Montgomery County, MD. The ordinance, which was … Continue reading
Could Eugene Delgaudio be removed from office by citizen petition?
Yesterday, someone left a link in comments to a petition to remove Sterling Supervisor Eugene Delgaudio from office. There is a section in the Virginia code, § 24.2-233. Removal of elected and certain appointed officers by courts, that provides a … Continue reading
Activist AGs Gone Wild!
It shouldn’t have come as a surprise that our new Attorney General was going to be an unrepentant activist, after stating on the record that he intended to “transform” the office as a “platform for long-term reform.” What did everyone … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Commentary, News
Tagged Constitution, Discrimination, Equality Virginia, Ken Cuccinelli, Law, Legislation, Loudoun EEOS, Schools, Virginia
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Governor McDonnell, end your silence
Here is the text of the letter from Equality Virginia: March 6, 2010 The Honorable Robert F. McDonnell Governor of Virginia P.O. Box 1475 Richmond, VA 23218 Dear Governor McDonnell: I write to ask you to end your silence, and … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, News
Tagged Bob McDonnell, Discrimination, Equality Virginia, Ken Cuccinelli, Legislation, Schools, Virginia
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Two bills in Maryland
I’m sure that everyone is aware that our neighbors across the river are about to enact marriage equality; as I write this on Wednesday, the Maryland Senate is engaged in debate on SB116, the Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection … Continue reading →