Category Archives: Advocacy

La Voz forum

Posted on August 7, 2007 by David

Although the recent Loudoun County Board of Supervisors action regarding services for undocumented residents doesn’t directly impact the GLBT community, it’s hard to observe the fear-based rhetoric about “those people” coming from certain local politicians without saying “hmmm…where have I … Continue reading →

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Let’s have the conversation

Posted on August 2, 2007 by David

This letter refers to the article discussed here. Loudoun Times-Mirror July 31, 2007 By Jonathan Weintraub, Lovettsville When the organization calling itself “The Church of the Valley” started a church at the Lovettsville Elementary School, I considered it an opportunity … Continue reading →

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Pastoral care

Posted on July 25, 2007 by David

There’s a fascinating article this morning about last month’s anti-gay church ad and the outrage it engendered in the Loudoun community. For the record, the ad was not submitted to the Times-Mirror. Ad spurs controversy across Loudoun Loudoun Times-Mirror July … Continue reading →

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Leesburg 4th of July Parade

Posted on July 9, 2007 by David

From the Why Didn’t I Think of That Department. Per request, a place to comment on our third year in the Leesburg 4th of July Parade. We are very pleased to report that Equality Loudoun won Best Float in the … Continue reading →

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Thanks Loudoun Easterner

Posted on July 6, 2007 by Russell

Instead of sending a private e-mail response to Jeryl Parade and Martin Casey (Loudoun Easterner Publisher and Editor respectively), I thought it more appropriate to publicly acknowledge and thank them for meeting a group of citizens concerned about “that controversial … Continue reading →

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Challenging the religious authorities

Posted on July 6, 2007 by David

The outstanding letter below was published by the Loudoun Easterner this week. It was initially sent to “The Church of the Valley,” but there has been no response. The author asks the very good question “Who would possibly want to … Continue reading →

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“Conflicting values”

Posted on July 5, 2007 by David

I have no doubt whatsoever that there are some people sitting around somewhere trying to think of a way to attack School Board member John Stevens for this excellent post. Please, read it all, and let him know how much … Continue reading →

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