Category Archives: Advocacy

Rev. William Sloane Coffin, 1924-2006

For those unfamiliar with his life and work, there is a fairly comprehensive write up in the LA Times. This is what he had to say about the 2004 United Church of Christ ad that was rejected as “too controversial” … Continue reading

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This kid’s got courage

With all the recent upheaval in local media, it’s a pleasure and a relief to see that the Loudoun Times-Mirror is still in good hands. Folks may want to drop them a line to say thank you. Loudoun Times-Mirror April … Continue reading

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Rainbow Café – youth support project

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 7, 2006 Rainbow Café Contact: Jeremy McLeod 703-257-4111 COALITION OF LOCAL CHURCHES AND COMMUNITY GROUPS ANNOUNCES PROJECT TO SUPPORT GLBTQI YOUTH (April 7, 2006) A coalition of churches and community groups across the outlying suburban counties … Continue reading

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Politicians help start campaign against same-sex marriage ban

Did you miss it? … Money counts, but your voice is priceless. Continue reading

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Cutting in line?

Here is an interesting essay in The Advocate by Jasmyne Cannick of the National Black Justice Coalition. Her point is that we as a nation shouldn’t be focused on immigration reform when we haven’t finished establishing equal treatment under the … Continue reading

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Commonwealth Coalition launches Vote “No” campaign

A broad coalition of organizations and individuals announced today that the Vote “No,” Virginia! campaign will be launched at the Equality Virginia Commonwealth Dinner Saturday night. The Commonwealth Coalition will be working to defeat the Marshall-Newman constitutional amendment that would … Continue reading

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Supporting a Community

Equality Loudoun looks to defeat constitutional amendment and support Loudoun youth. Loudoun Connection April 5, 2006 By Erika Jacobson What the leaders of Equality Loudoun would like is an open and honest conversation with the people of Loudoun County. “We … Continue reading

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