Yearly Archives: 2005

‘Politics of hate’ a factor in upset?

Posted on November 10, 2005 by David

Richmond Times-Dispatch November 10, 2005 BY Jeff E. Schapiro The apparent defeat of Del. Bradley P. Marrs, R-Chesterfield, shows that “the politics of hate do not work in Virginia,” says the gay businessman Marrs insulted in a controversial fundraising letter … Continue reading →

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Craddock Comments Elicit Both Outrage, Denials

Posted on October 27, 2005 by David

Centre View October 27, 2005 By Bonnie Hobbs At the center of a firestorm this week is Chris Craddock, the Republican candidate running for state delegate in the 67th District, after comments made last week to a Westfield High AP … Continue reading →

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Drama teachers navigating new policy

Posted on October 15, 2005 by David

Loudoun Connection October 15, 2005 By Kim Centazzo Andrew Curtin is a first-year teacher at Park View High School in Sterling. Although he did not work for Loudoun County Public Schools in 2004, the theatre teacher has been affected by … Continue reading →

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Confusion about gays

Posted on October 13, 2005 by David

Roanoke Times October 13, 2005 By Elizabeth Massie Massie is an Augusta County-based author and novelist. I recently attended a meeting of the Valley Family Forum in Bridgewater. The meeting was to address “Gay activism and its effect on America.” … Continue reading →

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Limits on Marriage Aren’t Good for All

Posted on October 3, 2005 by David

Loudoun Observer October 3, 2005 By Thom Beres, Col, USAF, Ret, Cascades Joe Budzinski, (Marriage Supporters Discuss VA Plans, Sept. 19), can heave a sigh of relief that Gov Schwarzenegger has saved “traditional” marriage in California by vetoing the legislature’s … Continue reading →

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Nothing To Fear

Posted on September 29, 2005 by David

Fairfax Connection September 29, 2005 By Rev. Kharma Amos, Pastor, Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia, Fairfax It became clear to me this week that we need to prepare ourselves for a long season of fearmongering from religious conservatives in … Continue reading →

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Once Shunned, Student Knows He’s No Longer Alone

Posted on September 8, 2005 by David

Teen Has Started Gay Rights Group In Outer Suburbs Loudoun Extra September 8, 2005 By Aymar Jean Somehow, word spread. To this day, Tully Satre, 16, does not know how his entire middle school found out three years ago that … Continue reading →

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