Monthly Archives: July 2005

Faith group adds new dimension to gay-rights debate

Augusta Free Press July 20, 2005 By Chris Graham The debate in the faith community over gay and lesbian rights has to date been dominated by religious conservatives whose arguments are focused on biblical passages that they say condemn homosexuality. … Continue reading

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SCHOOL BOARD’S PLAY POLICY ON LOCAL TV

NoraBett Productions P.O. Box 574 Herndon, VA 20170 703-450-0974 The Loudoun County School Board’s new school play policy is this month’s topic on “The Road To?,” a local political panel discussion program produced by Sterling residents Tony and Marlene Barney … Continue reading

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EQUALITY LOUDOUN IN LEESBURG 4TH OF JULY PARADE

EQUALITY LOUDOUN FLOAT IN LEESBURG 4TH OF JULY PARADE DRAWS OVERWHELMINGLY POSITIVE RESPONSE (July 5, 2005) Equality Loudoun, along with contingents from several area churches, participated in the 2005 Leesburg 4th of July Parade, marking the first participation in the … Continue reading

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Stay Home

Leesburg Today July 15, 2005 By Martha S. Baine, Waterford Kathryn Manning’s letter complains that Equality Loudoun was making a political statement in the Leesburg Fourth of July parade rather than “simply celebrating a holiday.” The theme of Equality Loudoun’s … Continue reading

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Positive Light

Leesburg Today July 15, 2005 By Jerrie Dippery, Leesburg As the parent of a gay son, I am writing to provide a counter viewpoint to those who wrote to complain about the participation of gay marchers in the Leesburg Fourth … Continue reading

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The Struggle

Leesburg Today July 15, 2005 By Michelle Grisé, Purcellville On July 4, a sweltering hot day, I had a number of fun things I could choose from to do on my extra day off. I could have gone to a … Continue reading

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Justice for All

Leesburg Today July 15, 2005 By Margaret M. Bauman, Purcellville Phillip Woeckner (Letters, July 8 ) and his son must have been all by themselves watching the Leesburg 4th of July Parade if he experienced “deathly silence” as the Equality … Continue reading

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