Yearly Archives: 2005

Leading Va. gay rights foe to face challenger

Posted on August 12, 2005 by David

Roemmelt challenges author of Va.’s Marriage Affirmation Act Washington Blade August 12, 2005 By Eartha Jane Melzer Del. Bob Marshall (R-Manassas), named by the gay and lesbian civil rights group Equality Virginia as one of the leading opponents of gay … Continue reading →

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GOP nominee says “Christians and gays despise each other”

Posted on August 1, 2005 by David

Republican challenger defends anti-gay primary If you live in the 67th district, you may have been puzzled by mailings from this young man claiming that his primary opponent, sitting Delegate Gary Reese, is “pro-gay.” Now he has made what may … Continue reading →

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Beliefs drive research agenda of new think tanks

Posted on August 1, 2005 by David

Study on gay adoption disputed by specialists Boston Globe July 30, 2005 By Michael Kranish This long article provides excellent exposure of discredited “researcher” Paul Cameron, the source of the claims made by “Concerned Women for America” and the Dick … Continue reading →

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Marrs Attacks!

Posted on August 1, 2005 by David

Delegate attacks rival for gay man’s donation Richmond Times-Dispatch – Jul 29, 2005 Del. Bradley P. Marrs, R-Chesterfield, facing a challenge from independent Katherine B. Waddell, defended the letter as standard political campaigning . . . no great innovation. Del. … Continue reading →

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Faith group adds new dimension to gay-rights debate

Posted on July 20, 2005 by David

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

Posted on July 19, 2005 by David

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

Posted on July 16, 2005 by David

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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