Category Archives: News

Common ground

Posted on March 12, 2006 by David

Here are a couple of WaPo articles on a developing dialogue between the GLBT community and conservative fundamentalist Christians. Unlikely Alliance Takes on School Conflict reports on just-released consensus guidelines on addressing sexual orientation issues in schools. The guidelines were … Continue reading →

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Anti-GSA bill defeated in Senate

Posted on March 3, 2006 by David

The misguided bill intended to prohibit “any student club..that encourages or promotes sexual activity by unmarried minor students” was defeated 9-6 in Senate Education and Health yesterday. Of course the Some Families Foundation* is in a snit. This is causing … Continue reading →

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It’s alive..

Posted on March 1, 2006 by David

Big changes at www.equalityloudoun.org. Our new website is now live. The biggest change is that our core function of providing news and information is now organized as a blog. All news items posted since our original launch in 2003 are … Continue reading →

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AG Opinion Endorses Discrimination

Posted on February 24, 2006 by David

Equality Virginia: Attorney General Opinion Endorses Discrimination Against Gay and Lesbian Virginians (Richmond) – Equality Virginia condemned an official opinion issued today by Attorney General Robert McDonnell that said the Governor does not have the authority to include “sexual orientation” … Continue reading →

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Two Loudoun churches leave ECUSA

Posted on February 14, 2006 by David

Loudoun Times-Mirror February 14, 2006 By Eileen M. Carlton Two Episcopal churches in eastern Loudoun have made history, being the first and second congregations in Virginia to leave the umbrella of the Episcopal Church of the United States of America … Continue reading →

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What’s real marriage

Posted on January 28, 2006 by David

Church takes on hot-button issue Loudoun Times-Mirror January 28, 2006 By Eileen M. Carlton The congregations of St. James United Church of Christ in Lovettsville and Clarendon Presbyterian Church in Arlington differ in many ways. But both congregations are united … Continue reading →

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State’s Marriage Proposal Hits Home in Arlington

Posted on January 27, 2006 by David

[Excellent coverage of the broad implications of the anti-marriage amendment and the fact that most Virginians will not support it if they know what it says. This is the information that needs to get out there.] Washington Post Arlington Extra … Continue reading →

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