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EQUALITY LOUDOUN IN LEESBURG 4TH OF JULY PARADE

EQUALITY LOUDOUN FLOAT IN LEESBURG 4TH OF JULY PARADE DRAWS OVERWHELMINGLY POSITIVE RESPONSE (July 5, 2005) Equality Loudoun, along with contingents from several area churches, participated in the 2005 Leesburg 4th of July Parade, marking the first participation in the … Continue reading

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Stay Home

Leesburg Today July 15, 2005 By Martha S. Baine, Waterford Kathryn Manning’s letter complains that Equality Loudoun was making a political statement in the Leesburg Fourth of July parade rather than “simply celebrating a holiday.” The theme of Equality Loudoun’s … Continue reading

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Positive Light

Leesburg Today July 15, 2005 By Jerrie Dippery, Leesburg As the parent of a gay son, I am writing to provide a counter viewpoint to those who wrote to complain about the participation of gay marchers in the Leesburg Fourth … Continue reading

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The Struggle

Leesburg Today July 15, 2005 By Michelle Grisé, Purcellville On July 4, a sweltering hot day, I had a number of fun things I could choose from to do on my extra day off. I could have gone to a … Continue reading

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Justice for All

Leesburg Today July 15, 2005 By Margaret M. Bauman, Purcellville Phillip Woeckner (Letters, July 8 ) and his son must have been all by themselves watching the Leesburg 4th of July Parade if he experienced “deathly silence” as the Equality … Continue reading

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Play Confronts Rumors

Recent Stone Bridge controversy makes “The Wrestling Season” appropriate fare for playgoers. Loudoun Connection February 24, 2005 By Suzannah Evans A one-act play that will have its Loudoun premiere next weekend has a timely subject: rumors floating around a high … Continue reading

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Welcoming Place for Gay Residents?

In the face of legislation that could limit their rights, gay advocates say that most friends, neighbors and coworkers in Loudoun don’t reflect anti-gay rhetoric. Loudoun Connection February 10, 2005 By Suzannah Evans When 11 states passed constitutional amendments defining … Continue reading

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