Category Archives: Commentary

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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Normal

Posted on January 23, 2007 by David

– A guest blog by Tully Satre – Normal. Many generations have fought to figure out how to conform to this very adjective. Few have returned; none have succeeded. Why? The concept is rather simple; normal is virtually nonexistent. Last … Continue reading →

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Will wonders never cease?

Posted on January 22, 2007 by David

Sophrosyne at Nova Townhall has said something sensible about marriage: I couldn’t agree more that we should have more mandatory education prior to getting a marriage license as well as some form of waiting period. See, that’s the threat 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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Reality: It’s just too controversial

Posted on January 14, 2007 by David

Update: The Maryland code, sensibly enough, contains a provision advising schools to teach that there is such a thing as “sexual variation.” What a radical concept: Teaching students that reality is what it is, rather than what some special interest … Continue reading →

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