Tag Archives: Religious authoritarianism

The Anti-Constitution Party?

Posted on August 15, 2008 by David

Speaking of being outside the mainstream, here’s one more letter to the editor for our Hall of Shame. There’s nothing particularly interesting or fresh about it. It repeats the same old threadbare canards we’ve been tolerating for years (“if you … Continue reading →

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Protecting pedophiles

Posted on May 30, 2008 by David

The Texas Supreme Court has ruled that most of the children rescued two months ago from the fundamentalist Mormon Yearning for Zion ranch must be returned, saying that Child Protective Services failed to show that there is an “immediate danger” … Continue reading →

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Mildred Loving, RIP

Posted on May 12, 2008 by David

Mildred Loving, of Loving v. Virginia, passed away a week ago last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Loving were not activists. Although there is now an annual day of celebration of the right to marry won by the aptly-named couple, Mildred … Continue reading →

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What’s really at stake in the Elane case?

Posted on April 15, 2008 by David

There seems to be pretty widespread disagreement within the GLBT community over the meaning of the New Mexico Human Rights Commission ruling in the Elane Photography case, and whether the decision was correct. (The short version: Lesbian couple approaches photographer … Continue reading →

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More silence and hypocrisy from the AGI

Posted on April 11, 2008 by David

There’s still been nary a peep from the usual Anti-Gay Industry outlets about the recent public executions of gender variant youth. A local exception is a brief condemnation of violence from the Community Levee Association, which says “We condemn all … Continue reading →

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End of the line for special rights seekers, Part 2

Posted on February 9, 2008 by David

Part 1 is here. ( January 31, 2008) The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday agreed with a judge’s decision last year that a school can expose children to contrary ideas without violating their parents’ rights to exercise religious … Continue reading →

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Well, isn’t that special

Posted on August 24, 2007 by David

Who knew that a bitter little throwaway post mocking the LOGO Democratic candidate forum would generate 206 comments, and counting? Don’t be alarmed; much of the content consists of the regular denizens of NoVA Townhall saying mean things to each … Continue reading →

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