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School System Disputes Delgaudio Claims

Leesburg Today December 2, 2004 By Allen Browning Responding to allegations made by Supervisor Eugene Delgaudio (R-Sterling) that county schools are promoting a “political agenda,” Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Services Douglas C. Holmes said that guidance counselors at Sterling Middle … Continue reading

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‘Gay-straight’ clubs in schools anger foes

The Washington Times November 17, 2004 By Christina Bellantoni Family groups and state lawmakers say “gay-straight” student clubs in the region – some even are operating at middle schools – promote homosexuality and encourage teens to be sexually active. Students … Continue reading

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Delgaudio: Anti-Bullying Efforts Should Not Protect Gay Students

Leesburg Today October 27, 2004 By Allen Browning Supervisor Eugene Delgaudio (R-Sterling) believes that the guidance department at Sterling Middle School is advocating a political agenda because its parent survey on bullying mentions sexual preference. In a letter Delgaudio wrote … Continue reading

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Marriage amendment filed in Virginia

Measure follows DOMA and Marriage Affirmation Act The Washington Blade October 22, 2004 By Bryon Anderton Virginia gay rights groups expressed outrage this week at the introduction of a proposed state constitutional amendment that would ban gay marriage in the … Continue reading

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Gay rights activists fail to open dialogue with Marshall

Potomac News October 12, 2004 By Sari Krieger As the 2005 General Assembly session approaches in January, Kirk Marusak and other Equality Prince William Members still have their gripes from last session with Prince William Delegate Robert Marshall, R-13th district. … Continue reading

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Reality of Bad Marriages

Washington Post Loudoun Extra October 7, 2004 Contrary to the statement of the Rev. Jack Stagman of the Loudoun Church Alliance [“Religious Groups Nurturing Marriage,” Metro, Sept. 28], equality for same-sex couples was very much an issue at the Healthy … Continue reading

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Religious Groups Nurturing Marriage

The Washington Post September 28, 2004 By Lila Arzua Leaders of two dozen Loudoun County churches and religious organizations vowed over the weekend to support the institution of marriage, saying they hoped to prevent thousands of divorces in the county … Continue reading

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