Tag Archives: Marriage

Ground Control to Sam Brownback

As disconcerting as Brownback’s misunderstanding of (or willingness to ignore) the Constitution is, one wonders why he hasn’t attended a committment ceremony himself. He must not live in the real world. Continue reading

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Different Things “An open letter to Elizabeth Marquardt and Maggie Gallagher”

Dear Elizabeth and Maggie, What should be done with intentionally childless marriages? Your arguments to protect the cultural institution of marriage as a child rearing institution don’t address this question. You advocate for an exclusive cultural understanding of what marriage … Continue reading

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Please, for the children

Won’t you join me in calling on our leaders to quickly pass the Defense of Britney’s Marriage Act? Every child needs, and deserves, a Mother AND a Father. As everyone knows, Mothers and Fathers without exception each bring a unique … Continue reading

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Putting a Face to Family Values

An open letter to Virginia’s voters On November 7, Virginia Voters will be given an opportunity to write discrimination into the Commonwealth’s Constitution, through the so-called “Marriage Amendment.” How we have come to the point in our society that we … Continue reading

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Vote NO and protect the marriage minority

To be married means to be outnumbered. Yes, marriage is threatened. Even for those for whom it is legal, many forgo because of the “false security of a wedding ring”. Help strengthen marriage by voting NO this November against Virginia’s … Continue reading

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Sinister?

This morning’s read of the latest marriage equality news left a smile on my face that will last all day. Hat tip to to Melissa McEwan from the AlterNet blog, who reviews a couple of speeches by Governors Mitt Romney … Continue reading

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More on the Reston forum

See Equality Loudoun’s report on this forum. Note: Claire Guthrie Gastanaga was actually replaced on the panel by attorney Leslie Nickel, a change the reporter didn’t catch. Also, I don’t think we squabble all that much. –David Preaching to the … Continue reading

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