Category Archives: News

Opposing Sides Ready For Battle Over Marriage Amendment

Posted on August 25, 2006 by David

Leesburg Today August 25, 2006 By Charlie Jackson Battle lines have been drawn in Loudoun County and across the commonwealth by the opposing sides in the battle over gay marriage. Defeating the amendment would make history, according to David Weintraub, … Continue reading →

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Writing on the wall

Posted on August 18, 2006 by David

“This is the second time in as many weeks that anti-gay ballot initiatives have been rejected because of fraudulent signatures. First in Illinois and now in Cincinnati, those attempting to push discrimination can’t honestly get the signatures they need. The … Continue reading →

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Civil rights are not special rights

Posted on August 16, 2006 by David

As I said in an earlier post: Is our advocacy really just about us, or do we want human rights and freedom from dehumanization for everyone? When the forces targeting us are at the same time targeting another group of … Continue reading →

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Connection says “No”

Posted on August 16, 2006 by David

Vote ‘No’ on ‘Marriage Amendment’ Amendment is at odds with Virginia’s business-friendly demeanor. Loudoun Connection August 10, 2006 There are dozens, maybe hundreds, of reasons to vote against the proposed constitutional amendment on marriage that will appear on the ballot … Continue reading →

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We live in America

Posted on August 11, 2006 by David

This week’s editorial in the Easterner takes a powerful stand against hate crime, and for the dignity and worth of ALL in our community. Mr. Casey, you rock. Loudoun Easterner August 9, 2006 Our land of opportunity and freedom Last … Continue reading →

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Sad news: A hate crime in Loudoun

Posted on July 30, 2006 by David

I had hoped that I would not have to post an announcement like this. I had hoped that the campaign against our community in Virginia would not descend into the kind of ugliness we saw in Oregon 14 years ago. … Continue reading →

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New Polling results on Marshall-Newman Amendment

Posted on July 27, 2006 by David

Breaking news from the Commonwealth Coalition… This does not mean defeating the amendment will be a cakewalk, folks. What it does mean is that if we educate the voters and get them to read the whole thing, we can win. … Continue reading →

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