Monthly Archives: February 2006

Other Voices: Club bill a thinly veiled threat

Wonderful op-ed by two high school students. “Schools do not exist to protect their students from reality and the challenges it presents. They do exist to prepare and educate people for their entrance into the real world and to ensure … Continue reading

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AG Opinion Endorses Discrimination

Equality Virginia: Attorney General Opinion Endorses Discrimination Against Gay and Lesbian Virginians (Richmond) – Equality Virginia condemned an official opinion issued today by Attorney General Robert McDonnell that said the Governor does not have the authority to include “sexual orientation” … Continue reading

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Two Loudoun churches leave ECUSA

Loudoun Times-Mirror February 14, 2006 By Eileen M. Carlton Two Episcopal churches in eastern Loudoun have made history, being the first and second congregations in Virginia to leave the umbrella of the Episcopal Church of the United States of America … Continue reading

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Virginia Is for . . . :

Welcome to the Fred Phelps Training Academy “Only a visceral animosity that is the antithesis of Christian agape could account for such an unrelenting assault.” Richmond Times-Dispatch February 14, 2006 By A. Barton Hinkle The Rev. Fred Phelps, leader of … Continue reading

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Stay tuned for GSA bill in Senate

In case there was any doubt about which generation is providing leadership: Due to continuing legislative efforts to deny GLBTQ and allied youth their constitutionally protected right to freedom of expression and association, a new statewide grassroots youth coalition has … Continue reading

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Statewide group for gay youth forms

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February, 9, 2006 Contact: Tully Satre Founder/Executive Director info@CEEVAinitiative.org 540.219.1654 Statewide group for gay youth forms Responding to continued attacks against Virginia’s gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) youth, a new coalition has been formed to work … Continue reading

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In Virginia, a Step Backward

Washington Post February 5, 2006 Now that the Virginia legislature has passed the marriage amendment for a second time and the measure is almost certainly headed to the November ballot, Virginia voters should understand exactly what the amendment does. Although … Continue reading

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