Tag Archives: Civil rights

Not So Simple

Posted on October 12, 2006 by David

Loudoun Connection September 27 By David Weintraub President, Equality Loudoun Thank you to Erika Jacobson for her sensitive article about The Cypress Project, the foundation formed to help those targeted by anti-gay hate crimes in the wake of the attack … Continue reading →

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Inquiring minds want to know..

Posted on September 21, 2006 by David

From the Loudoun Times-Mirror: Russell Muños, a business management consultant with IBM, and Trey Sargent, a merchandising manager for Wegmans, live in Potomac Falls in a committed relationship. They remain vocal in their opposition to the proposed amendment’s limiting the … Continue reading →

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The AG won’t answer my questions, either

Posted on August 30, 2006 by David

But not just my questions, any hard questions about the Marshall/Newman amendment. During a live blog with Vivian Paige last night, our AG was asked several good questions about the amendment and it’s reach into the lives of all unmarried … Continue reading →

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Opposing Sides Ready For Battle Over Marriage Amendment

Posted on August 25, 2006 by David

Leesburg Today August 25, 2006 By Charlie Jackson Battle lines have been drawn in Loudoun County and across the commonwealth by the opposing sides in the battle over gay marriage. Defeating the amendment would make history, according to David Weintraub, … Continue reading →

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Why won’t Sophrosyne answer my questions?

Posted on August 24, 2006 by David

I’m making a list, and checking it when the spirit so moves me. It’s a list of unanswered questions I and others have posed to NoVA Townhall contributor Sophrosyne, who appears to be the more or less “official” spokesperson for … Continue reading →

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Civil rights are not special rights

Posted on August 16, 2006 by David

As I said in an earlier post: Is our advocacy really just about us, or do we want human rights and freedom from dehumanization for everyone? When the forces targeting us are at the same time targeting another group of … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, America

Posted on July 1, 2006 by David

Friends, I received a note from a reader, saying that participating in the Leesburg 4th of July parade is a bold statement for her to make, but one that desperately needs to be made. That’s probably a common feeling. How … Continue reading →

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