Tag Archives: Schools

Kicking the vulnerable

Posted on February 2, 2007 by David

The Roanoke Times gets it, perfectly. This extraordinarily dishonest bill, initially killed in committee on a tie vote, has been reconsidered with substitute language that would require either express written permission or an opportunity for parents to opt their children … Continue reading →

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The Laramie Project in Jefferson County

Posted on February 1, 2007 by David

The award-winning theater department of Jefferson High School (located just across the border in West Virginia) will be presenting The Laramie Project next week. Shows are February 7th through the 11th (click on the graphic for times and ticket information). … Continue reading →

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Words That Hurt — and Heal

Posted on January 26, 2007 by David

Good work, Tully! Play Gives Voice to Teens’ Experiences With Bullying, Friends, Fitting In Washington Post January 25, 2007 By Arianne Aryanpur Tully Satre, 17, says he knows what it’s like to be bullied. He knows how it feels to … Continue reading →

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They can’t help themselves – HB 1727

Posted on January 16, 2007 by David

Poor NARTH*. They try so earnestly to be taken seriously as a legitimate research institution, but can’t seem to stop demonstrating that they aren’t. In an illuminating article they published at the end of August, NARTH Scientific Advisory Committee member … Continue reading →

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Teach facts, not beliefs

Posted on January 9, 2007 by David

I just heard a very good discussion on WETA of the ongoing Montgomery County sexuality education controversy (the modified curriculum is being voted on today). Guests were David Fishback, a PFLAG parent and founding member of the parents organization that … Continue reading →

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How not to teach sexual responsibility

Posted on October 13, 2006 by David

First of all, don’t pretend that everyone in the world is heterosexual. Since high school students are well aware that this isn’t the case, it’s a good way to lose credibility. Loudoun County High School yesterday had a mandatory assembly … Continue reading →

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If only they could hear themselves

Posted on June 16, 2006 by David

Two items today, both of which illustrate the self-centeredness and complete absence of personal responsibility that is epidemic among the anti-gay crowd. David Parker is the Massachusetts parent who had a fit because the book “King & King” was read … Continue reading →

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