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Civil rights are not special rights
As I said in an earlier post: Is our advocacy really just about us, or do we want human rights and freedom from dehumanization for everyone? When the forces targeting us are at the same time targeting another group of … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, News
Tagged Civil rights, Community, NAACP
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Connection says “No”
Vote ‘No’ on ‘Marriage Amendment’ Amendment is at odds with Virginia’s business-friendly demeanor. Loudoun Connection August 10, 2006 There are dozens, maybe hundreds, of reasons to vote against the proposed constitutional amendment on marriage that will appear on the ballot … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, News
Tagged Business, Editorials, Marshall-Newman Amendment, Media
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Bye bye business?
In Businesses Say ‘No’ to Marriage Amendment, the Connection newspapers report on the growing voice of the Virginia business community warning of the impact of the Marshall/Newman amendment on economic development. “Our history in Virginia has been about opening doors, … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary
Tagged Business, Conservatism, Employment, Marshall-Newman Amendment
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We live in America
This week’s editorial in the Easterner takes a powerful stand against hate crime, and for the dignity and worth of ALL in our community. Mr. Casey, you rock. Loudoun Easterner August 9, 2006 Our land of opportunity and freedom Last … Continue reading
Excuse us, AGI? Your slip is showing.
Those working to pass the Marshall/Newman so-called “marriage amendment” need very much for the general public to believe two things about their campaign: One, that its underlying arguments are secular, and two, that their motivation is not anti-gay animus and … Continue reading
“Scare tactics,” a brief history of (Vol I)
A letter to the Attorney General of Michigan, following passage of Proposal 2 (Michigan’s version of the anti-gay Marshall/Newman amendment): Citizens for the Protection of Marriage have lied to the people of Michigan. Time and again, they swore that Proposal … Continue reading
Writing on the wall
“This is the second time in as many weeks that anti-gay ballot initiatives have been rejected because of fraudulent signatures. First in Illinois and now in Cincinnati, those attempting to push discrimination can’t honestly get the signatures they need. The … Continue reading →