Tag Archives: Editorials

The Easterner responds

Posted on July 5, 2007 by David

This week’s edition of the Loudoun Easterner, one of the local newspapers that published the offensive “church” ad targeting the GLBT community, contains an editorial addressing the public outrage it generated. The editor reveals an interesting piece of information, referring … Continue reading →

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Phillips campaign falsely attributes statement to Equality Loudoun

Posted on May 22, 2007 by David

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 2007 Phillips campaign falsely attributes statement to Equality Loudoun Equality Loudoun today issued a statement concerning a campaign piece produced by the Patricia Phillips for Senate campaign. The mailer, also disseminated during the Republican primary … Continue reading →

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An unneeded, pernicious loser of an amendment

Posted on October 27, 2006 by David

A Dangerous Amendment Washington Post October 27, 2006 EVEN IF YOU oppose same-sex marriage and think its prohibition should be enshrined in state laws and constitutions, there are ample compelling reasons to oppose Virginia’s Ballot Question No. 1 on Nov. … Continue reading →

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Loudoun Easterner says vote “No”

Posted on October 13, 2006 by David

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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“An ugly, mean-spirited assault”

Posted on October 6, 2006 by David

This is how the recent focus of the Virginia General Assembly on the private lives of GLBT people was described in an editorial published Monday. Was it in the Washington Post? The Connection? Some other mainstream newpaper? No, it was … Continue reading →

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Conservatives refusing to be radicals, Part 2

Posted on September 5, 2006 by David

Today’s Washington Post includes an opinion piece by conservative 4th Circuit Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson III, recently on the short list for a Bush appointment to the Supreme Court. In his rejection of both federal and state constitutional amendments to … Continue reading →

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Connection says “No”

Posted on August 16, 2006 by David

Vote ‘No’ on ‘Marriage Amendment’ Amendment is at odds with Virginia’s business-friendly demeanor. Loudoun Connection August 10, 2006 There are dozens, maybe hundreds, of reasons to vote against the proposed constitutional amendment on marriage that will appear on the ballot … Continue reading →

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