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As we predicted . .
The professional anti-gay activists in our community are very unhappy with the compromise policy on theatrical presentations being recommended by the School Board Legislative and Policy Committee. They are demanding that the policy be defined exclusively by their viewpoint, that … Continue reading
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Tagged Drama policy, Eugene Delgaudio, Hate groups, Heckler's veto, LCPS, Schools, Viewpoint discrimination
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It’s not over yet.
Loudoun County School Board Meeting, June 14 The bottom line: School Board counsel has clearly stated what we have been saying all along: what anti-gay activists found objectionable in the play “Offsides” cannot be prohibited without violating the law. Prohibiting … Continue reading
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Tagged Anti-gay industry, Drama policy, Heckler's veto, LCPS, Schools, Viewpoint discrimination
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Discrimination is Illegal
Loudoun Connection June 1, 2005 Mr. Nuzzaco, Mr. Guzman, Mr. Geurin and Mr. Ohneiser finally had to admit that it wasn’t “sexual interaction” or “depiction of sexual acts” or “sexual themes” that they really object to. They had to admit … Continue reading
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Tagged Drama policy, Heckler's veto, Law, LCPS, Letters, School Board, Schools, Viewpoint discrimination
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Is it possible for reason to prevail?
Report on May 24 School Board meeting At last night’s School Board meeting, some comments from board members suggest that they are realizing how limited their censorship options are if they want to avoid litigation. Three speakers appeared (likely at … Continue reading
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Tagged Drama policy, Eugene Delgaudio, Hate groups, Heckler's veto, LCPS, Pants on Fire, School Board, Schools, Viewpoint discrimination
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Mincing Words Now Part of Role For Teen Actors
Loudoun School Board Weighs Content Policy Washington Post May 23, 2005 By Rosalind S. Helderman When Stone Bridge High School in Ashburn presented “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” this month, the hit Broadway musical was not performed … Continue reading
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Tagged Drama policy, Heckler's veto, LCPS, Schools
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Opinions Differ, Intolerance Offends
Loudoun Observer May 6, 2005 By David Weintraub Susie Chapman’s uninformed response to Jeri McGiverin (“Offending Others Shouldn’t Be Sanctioned at Schools,” The Observer, April 25) reveals two things about the writer: She didn’t see the play “Offsides,” and she … Continue reading
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Tagged Dick Black, Drama policy, Heckler's veto, LCPS, Letters, Schools, Viewpoint discrimination
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Curb Censorship
Loudoun Connection May 5, 2005 By Ginger Walker I want to thank the Loudoun Connection for reprinting Nikki Buchholz’s powerful short story, “Ava Lynn’s Fear.” It is troubling that the advisor of Stone Bridge High School’s literary journal believes this … Continue reading
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