Category Archives: Advocacy

Stop the Hypocrisy

Posted on June 1, 2005 by David

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

Posted on June 1, 2005 by David

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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Is it possible for reason to prevail?

Posted on May 25, 2005 by David

Report on May 24 School Board meeting At last night’s School Board meeting, some comments from board members suggest that they are realizing how limited their censorship options are if they want to avoid litigation. Three speakers appeared (likely at … Continue reading →

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Coming to Terms With Sexual Orientation

Posted on May 23, 2005 by David

Washington Post May 23, 2005 Uninformed opinions and one-sided reporting do not belong on the front page of The Post [“Montgomery Mother’s Stand on Sex-Ed Begins at Home,” May 19]. The article reported on a stay-at-home, conservative Mormon mom, Michelle … Continue reading →

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More “found art” from Mr. Delgaudio: Test your knowledge.

Posted on May 20, 2005 by David

These just keep getting funnier. Can you find the factual errors in this “Dear Sterling American ‘newsletter’” authored by Supervisor Eugene Delgaudio? Whoever can identify the most wins a prize. Extra credit for translation into standard English. See Drama Lesson … Continue reading →

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Opinions Differ, Intolerance Offends

Posted on May 6, 2005 by David

Loudoun Observer May 6, 2005 By David Weintraub Susie Chapman’s uninformed response to Jeri McGiverin (“Offending Others Shouldn’t Be Sanctioned at Schools,” The Observer, April 25) reveals two things about the writer: She didn’t see the play “Offsides,” and she … Continue reading →

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Curb Censorship

Posted on May 5, 2005 by David

Loudoun Connection May 5, 2005 By Ginger Walker I want to thank the Loudoun Connection for reprinting Nikki Buchholz’s powerful short story, “Ava Lynn’s Fear.” It is troubling that the advisor of Stone Bridge High School’s literary journal believes this … Continue reading →

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