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As we predicted . .

The professional anti-gay activists in our community are very unhappy with the compromise policy on theatrical presentations being recommended by the School Board Legislative and Policy Committee. They are demanding that the policy be defined exclusively by their viewpoint, that … Continue reading

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Part of a Dramatic Tradition

Loudoun Extra June 5, 2005 By Bill Gorondner Sabrina Audrey Jess, the Stone Bridge High School playwright, is in good company for trying to portray the effects of intolerance and bullying and for shining the light on the need for … Continue reading

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‘I’m more than a pronoun’

Richmond Times-Dispatch June 5, 2005 By Robin Farmer Sexuality today: An occasional series on sexual attitudes among the young The day before her high school graduation, Laurie Petrone took clippers to the curtain of blond hair hanging halfway down her … Continue reading

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It’s not over yet.

Loudoun County School Board Meeting, June 14 The bottom line: School Board counsel has clearly stated what we have been saying all along: what anti-gay activists found objectionable in the play “Offsides” cannot be prohibited without violating the law. Prohibiting … Continue reading

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Stop the Hypocrisy

Loudoun Connection June 1, 2005 By Mary Simpson To quote John Stossell, “Give me a break.” The Loudoun County School Board’s desire to censor plays performed in the schools is hypocrisy at its finest. The play performed at Stone Bridge, … Continue reading

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Discrimination is Illegal

Loudoun Connection June 1, 2005 Mr. Nuzzaco, Mr. Guzman, Mr. Geurin and Mr. Ohneiser finally had to admit that it wasn’t “sexual interaction” or “depiction of sexual acts” or “sexual themes” that they really object to. They had to admit … Continue reading

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Schools move closer to theater policy

Loudoun Times-Mirror May 31, 2005 By Shannon Sollinger The School Board committee tasked with crafting a policy that will prevent any student theatrical productions from mentioning homosexuality finished its work May 25. The policy the committee will recommend to the … Continue reading

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