Yearly Archives: 2006

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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The future, continued

Posted on March 24, 2006 by David

Update: Raising Kaine has picked up on this survey. Despite the best Anti-Gay Industry efforts to create a backlash, a poll just released by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press shows that opposition to marriage equality … Continue reading →

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Senator Allen, meet the future.

Posted on March 23, 2006 by David

At his Town Hall meeting in Culpeper Tuesday night, Senator George Allen was confronted by someone he apparently wasn’t expecting. Tully Satre is the founder and executive director of both Equality Fauquier/Culpeper, and the CEEVA Initiative, a statewide organization recently … Continue reading →

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Trustworthy, loyal, helpful, and consistent

Posted on March 16, 2006 by David

Note: the L.A. Times requires registration in order to view articles online. THE BOY SCOUTS WANTED this. They fought for it. So it’s more than a little ironic that they would complain now. “This” is the right to exclude gay … Continue reading →

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Why Courts Are Adopting Gay Parenting

Posted on March 16, 2006 by David

For those who may have missed this outstanding editorial: Washington Post March 12, 2006 By Dahlia Lithwick A heads-up to those of you still fretting about the alleged evils of gay marriage: The parade has moved on. Try as you … Continue reading →

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Common ground

Posted on March 12, 2006 by David

Here are a couple of WaPo articles on a developing dialogue between the GLBT community and conservative fundamentalist Christians. Unlikely Alliance Takes on School Conflict reports on just-released consensus guidelines on addressing sexual orientation issues in schools. The guidelines were … Continue reading →

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Don’t poke the bear

Posted on March 9, 2006 by David

Archive of drama policy material The panel on the LCPS theatrical presentations policy held last night was very illuminating – kudos to the LEAP program coordinators for pulling it together. There will be a detailed report later below the fold, … Continue reading →

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