Author Archives: David

Revisit school play policy

Posted on November 16, 2005 by David

Loudoun Independent November 16, 2005 By Jerry Hyman, Cascades The last month has seen numerous tributes to Rosa Parks. It’s too bad her courageous stand against legal segregation can’t be favorably depicted in a high school theatrical presentation in Loudoun … Continue reading →

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Gay groups cheer Va. elections

Posted on November 11, 2005 by David

Defeat of Kilgore and anti-gay delegates seen as turning point Washington Blade November 11, 2005 By Eartha Jane Melzer Gay groups across the political spectrum celebrated the results of Virginia’s Nov. 8 election. With the defeat of Republican gubernatorial candidate … Continue reading →

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A New Loudoun Delegation

Posted on November 10, 2005 by David

Friends, we have a new Loudoun Delegation going to Richmond next year. Equality Loudoun can look forward to visiting some different representatives when we head down to Richmond for EV Lobby Day (Save the Date – January 25). In general, … Continue reading →

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‘Politics of hate’ a factor in upset?

Posted on November 10, 2005 by David

Richmond Times-Dispatch November 10, 2005 BY Jeff E. Schapiro The apparent defeat of Del. Bradley P. Marrs, R-Chesterfield, shows that “the politics of hate do not work in Virginia,” says the gay businessman Marrs insulted in a controversial fundraising letter … Continue reading →

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Craddock Comments Elicit Both Outrage, Denials

Posted on October 27, 2005 by David

Centre View October 27, 2005 By Bonnie Hobbs At the center of a firestorm this week is Chris Craddock, the Republican candidate running for state delegate in the 67th District, after comments made last week to a Westfield High AP … Continue reading →

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Drama teachers navigating new policy

Posted on October 15, 2005 by David

Loudoun Connection October 15, 2005 By Kim Centazzo Andrew Curtin is a first-year teacher at Park View High School in Sterling. Although he did not work for Loudoun County Public Schools in 2004, the theatre teacher has been affected by … Continue reading →

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Confusion about gays

Posted on October 13, 2005 by David

Roanoke Times October 13, 2005 By Elizabeth Massie Massie is an Augusta County-based author and novelist. I recently attended a meeting of the Valley Family Forum in Bridgewater. The meeting was to address “Gay activism and its effect on America.” … Continue reading →

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