Category Archives: Advocacy

Trust the Teachers

Loudoun Connection June 22, 2005 Ileana Collins, Sterling As the parent of a drama student at Potomac Falls High School, I’d like to express my support for the theatre programs and drama teachers of Loudoun County. I trust the teachers … Continue reading

Posted in Advocacy | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Trust the Teachers

Atmosphere of love

Loudoun Times-Mirror June 21, 2005 Rev. R. Don Prange, Pastor, St. James United Church of Christ, Lovettsville The content of the letters of Paul Goze and Merilee Cummings (June 15) also made its way to the School Board meeting of … Continue reading

Posted in Advocacy | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Atmosphere of love

Letter writer way off the mark

Loudoun Times-Mirror June 21, 2005 Diane Puckett, Fairfax As a psychotherapist and a member of PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) with numerous family members and friends who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender, I am appalled … Continue reading

Posted in Advocacy | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Letter writer way off the mark

Googling for facts

Loudoun Times-Mirror June 21, 2005 Neil Steinberg, Leesburg In reading the letter (June 15) by one Mr. Paul Goze of South Riding, I was so impressed with his extraordinary research about “them” that I nearly sat down and cried. Instead, … Continue reading

Posted in Advocacy | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Googling for facts

Sensible Policy on Plays

Loudoun Times-Mirror June 8, 2005 By David Weintraub The policy on theatrical presentations that the Legislative and Policy Committee has voted to recommend to the full School Board is a reasonable compromise that should satisfy those who are concerned about … Continue reading

Posted in Advocacy | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Sensible Policy on Plays

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

Posted in Advocacy | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Part of a Dramatic Tradition

‘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

Posted in Advocacy, News | Tagged , , | Comments Off on ‘I’m more than a pronoun’