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Faith group adds new dimension to gay-rights debate

Posted on July 20, 2005 by David

Augusta Free Press July 20, 2005 By Chris Graham The debate in the faith community over gay and lesbian rights has to date been dominated by religious conservatives whose arguments are focused on biblical passages that they say condemn homosexuality. … Continue reading →

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UCC overwhelmingly votes for “full marriage equality”

Posted on July 4, 2005 by David

On July 4, 2005, the General Synod of the United Church of Christ overwhelmingly passed a resolution in support of equal marriage rights for all people, regardless of gender. It marks the first time that one of the nation’s mainline … Continue reading →

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Group Threatens Play Policy Lawsuit

Posted on June 30, 2005 by David

Leesburg Today June 30, 2005 By Allen Browning A delegation of speakers staged an encore presentation of the play policy debate Tuesday night when one speaker told the school board his organization would sue if the newly adopted policy results … Continue reading →

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Va. GOP candidates seen as most anti-gay in years

Posted on June 17, 2005 by David

Low turnout yields dream slate for social conservatives Washington Blade June 17, 2005 By Eartha Melzer Gay rights advocates are blaming a low 10 percent voter turnout in this week’s primaries for the success of several stridently anti-gay candidates seeking … Continue reading →

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Board Adopts Policy On Plays

Posted on June 16, 2005 by David

No Obscenity in Student Shows Washington Post June 16, 2005 By Michael A. Chandler and Rosalind S. Helderman After five hours of debate and comments from three dozen members of the public, the Loudoun School Board unanimously approved a policy … Continue reading →

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School Board adopts theater policy

Posted on June 15, 2005 by David

Loudoun Times-Mirror June 15, 2005 By Shannon Sollinger The School Board adopted a policy that will regulate theatrical presentations in the public schools late Tuesday night., putting final responsibility with the principal and the play sponsor. William Chapman, School Board … Continue reading →

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Board sets policy for high school plays

Posted on June 15, 2005 by David

Loudoun Easterner June 15, 2005 By David Bradley The Loudoun County School Board June 14 unanimously approved a policy banning obscene material from high school plays. The policy approved by the School Board just before midnight forbids “productions involving obscenity … Continue reading →

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