Yearly Archives: 2006

Also, did I mention that you folks should be reading this blog?

Rick Sincere has made Virginia political bloggers an offer we can’t refuse – anyone linking to this post will be promoted as a must read at a meeting of the Virginia Log Cabin Republicans. Since this is not a very … Continue reading

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Vote NO and protect the marriage minority

To be married means to be outnumbered. Yes, marriage is threatened. Even for those for whom it is legal, many forgo because of the “false security of a wedding ring”. Help strengthen marriage by voting NO this November against Virginia’s … Continue reading

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Actions speak louder than words

Since it was introduced in January 2004, supporters of the proposed civil unions and marriage ban in Wisconsin have consistently claimed that it would merely “protect marriage” and not impact legal protections or benefits for unmarried couples. But history tells … Continue reading

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Have Republicans had enough yet?

The New York Times tells us that divisive anti-gay so-called “marriage amendments” have lost their power to manipulate the electorate. Pollsters are saying that “people might just be burned out on the subject of marriage and its boundaries,” and that … Continue reading

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Loudoun Easterner says vote “No”

Another Loudoun newspaper weighs in on Ballot Question #1. Loudoun Easterner October 11, 2006 We have just four more weeks until voters go to the polls on Nov. 7. Along with candidates seeking to represent Virginia in the U.S. Senate … Continue reading

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Sounding alarmed

Bryan Scrafford asks whether the scare tactics of Marshall Newman supporters are working. They certainly are working on a limited subset of the population. What we are finding is that people who say they are voting ‘yes,’ in addition to … Continue reading

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How not to teach sexual responsibility

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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