Category Archives: News

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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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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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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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

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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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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