Author Archives: David

Reality: It’s just too controversial

Posted on January 14, 2007 by David

Update: The Maryland code, sensibly enough, contains a provision advising schools to teach that there is such a thing as “sexual variation.” What a radical concept: Teaching students that reality is what it is, rather than what some special interest … Continue reading →

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Equality Virginia Lobby Day – Jan. 17

Posted on January 13, 2007 by David

From the Washington Blade, on Equality Virginia Lobby Day (register here): Putting a human face on issues Ebbin and Englin do a lot of meeting and greeting at Equality Virginia’s Lobby Day, and say that attendance numbers matter when groups … Continue reading →

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Teach facts, not beliefs

Posted on January 9, 2007 by David

I just heard a very good discussion on WETA of the ongoing Montgomery County sexuality education controversy (the modified curriculum is being voted on today). Guests were David Fishback, a PFLAG parent and founding member of the parents organization that … Continue reading →

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Anti-gay perverts

Posted on January 7, 2007 by David

You really have to be an amoral, misogynist pervert to come up with this. A Manassas woman is dead, and a little kid has been orphaned, because of an apparent domestic violence situation. The above referenced blogger doesn’t seem to … Continue reading →

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Just the facts

Posted on December 22, 2006 by David

I’m not sure why Doug at Below the Beltway thinks that Harold Meyerson gets it completely wrong in this op-ed. The churches that have voted to separate from the Episcopal Church, USA are opposed to equality for GLBT people in … Continue reading →

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How many more?

Posted on December 15, 2006 by David

“I have struggled with homosexuality since I was a 5-year-old boy. … I can’t tell you the number of nights I have cried myself to sleep, begging God to take this away.” The founding pastor of another large evangelical church … Continue reading →

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James, meet Paul

Posted on December 14, 2006 by David

Update: Jennifer Chrisler, Executive Director of Family Pride, responds in Time. James Dobson of “Focus on Families I don’t approve of” has officially joined the Order of Paul Cameron, meaning that any official or activist who cites him as an … Continue reading →

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