Monthly Archives: March 2006

What’s that smell?

Posted on March 31, 2006 by David

Not Larry Sabato is taking predictions on the outcome of the constitutional amendment against single people. The consensus seems to be that 1) People will vote for it to the extent that they don’t understand what it says, and 2) … Continue reading →

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Sign of the Times

Posted on March 30, 2006 by David

We are fascinated by the idea suggested by the person this writer is responding to, that churches should keep their views on marriage “inside their church.” That’s not at all a bad idea. It’s a little late for that, though, … Continue reading →

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Harry Parrish

Posted on March 29, 2006 by David

Delegate Harry Parrish of Manassas passed away yesterday at the age of 84. Delegate Parrish was a decent, fair-minded man. Sometimes this put him on the business end of right wing attacks. One memorable radio ad from the 2005 primary … Continue reading →

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Ohio domestic violence law excludes unmarried people

Posted on March 26, 2006 by David

Dayton Daily News March 26, 2006 by Amelia Robinson County prosecutors in Dayton, Ohio are now prohibited from enforcing the state’s domestic violence laws if the involved parties are not married. The appeals court for the 2nd District finds that … Continue reading →

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Sometimes, nothing but sarcasm will do

Posted on March 26, 2006 by David

Virginia Centrist wonders what we should do if the constitutional amendment against single people passes; it involves “torches and pitch forks.” We think he’s being a little too pessimistic about the degree to which Virginians are getting fed up with … Continue reading →

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Being Gay in Virginia

Posted on March 25, 2006 by David

Burke Connection March 23, 2006 By Kelly Schlageter, Vienna As another Virginia General Assembly comes to a close, I ask myself again why I choose to live in Virginia. The attacks on me and my community came from all angles, … Continue reading →

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Adoption Institute Supports Gay Parents

Posted on March 24, 2006 by David

“Based on both the available research and growing experience, the report finds no child-centered reason to prevent gays and lesbians from becoming adoptive parents, and recommends that they be utilized more extensively to provide permanent, loving homes for children living … Continue reading →

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