Monthly Archives: February 2007

Listening to youth?

Posted on February 5, 2007 by David

Loudoun County is “listening to youth” – except when “somebody” might object to what they have to say. It turns out that the Loudoun Youth Initiative, created, endorsed and administered by county government to address the problems identified by youth, … Continue reading →

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Marshall/Newman, phone home

Posted on February 4, 2007 by David

This is your bill. (Full text) Since the proponents of so-called “marriage amendments” insist that marriage exists solely for the purpose of procreation, and the Washington Supreme Court has cited a “legitimate state interest” in defining marriage exclusively for the … Continue reading →

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Kicking the vulnerable

Posted on February 2, 2007 by David

The Roanoke Times gets it, perfectly. This extraordinarily dishonest bill, initially killed in committee on a tie vote, has been reconsidered with substitute language that would require either express written permission or an opportunity for parents to opt their children … Continue reading →

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The Laramie Project in Jefferson County

Posted on February 1, 2007 by David

The award-winning theater department of Jefferson High School (located just across the border in West Virginia) will be presenting The Laramie Project next week. Shows are February 7th through the 11th (click on the graphic for times and ticket information). … Continue reading →

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