Tag Archives: Gay-Straight Alliance

Anti-GSA bill defeated in Senate

Posted on March 3, 2006 by David

The misguided bill intended to prohibit “any student club..that encourages or promotes sexual activity by unmarried minor students” was defeated 9-6 in Senate Education and Health yesterday. Of course the Some Families Foundation* is in a snit. This is causing … Continue reading →

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Other Voices: Club bill a thinly veiled threat

Posted on February 24, 2006 by David

Wonderful op-ed by two high school students. “Schools do not exist to protect their students from reality and the challenges it presents. They do exist to prepare and educate people for their entrance into the real world and to ensure … Continue reading →

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Stay tuned for GSA bill in Senate

Posted on February 11, 2006 by David

In case there was any doubt about which generation is providing leadership: Due to continuing legislative efforts to deny GLBTQ and allied youth their constitutionally protected right to freedom of expression and association, a new statewide grassroots youth coalition has … Continue reading →

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Statewide group for gay youth forms

Posted on February 9, 2006 by David

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February, 9, 2006 Contact: Tully Satre Founder/Executive Director info@CEEVAinitiative.org 540.219.1654 Statewide group for gay youth forms Responding to continued attacks against Virginia’s gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) youth, a new coalition has been formed to work … Continue reading →

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Oppose attack on Gay/Straight Alliances

Posted on January 27, 2006 by David

HB 1308, a bill intended to target Gay/Straight Alliances by misleading legislators about their purpose and activities, is being patroned by Delegate Matt Lohr. In case there was any doubt about his intention, we provide the following: “I personally am … Continue reading →

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Lohr To Tackle Issue Of School Clubs

Posted on December 2, 2005 by David

Delegate-Elect Takes Up Weatherholtz’s Idea The Daily News Record December 2, 2005 By Jeff Mellott Delegate-elect Matt Lohr of Broadway is busy making the rounds. Barely taking any time off after his hard-fought battle for the seat, Lohr has been … Continue reading →

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Your voice needed at School Board meeting

Posted on April 8, 2005 by David

School Board meeting Tuesday, April 12 The School Board Legislative and Policy Committee is going forward with plans to create a policy restricting the content of student drama productions – and some members have made it known that they want … Continue reading →

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