Tag Archives: Media

What was objectionable, again?

Posted on February 19, 2008 by David

“Penguins – ya gotta love ’em.” Betsy Allen, who writes the Loudoun Clear blog for the Loudoun Times-Mirror, just posted this. Unlike some who have weighed in on And Tango Makes Three (you get clued in to this when a … Continue reading →

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Let the conversation begin

Posted on July 17, 2007 by David

Pastor Jay Ahlemann of “The Church of the Valley” has treated us to another expensive, full page ad, this one with even more words in even tinier print. Clearly stung by the outraged response to his last ad, Ahlemann starts … Continue reading →

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Matthew Shepard Act in RTD

Posted on July 7, 2007 by David

Today in the Richmond Times-Dispatch, guest columnists Dyana Mason (executive director of Equality Virginia) and Rick Sincere (president of Gays and Lesbians for Individual Liberty, and also an EV member) present pro and con arguments, respectively, regarding the Matthew Shepard … Continue reading →

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Thanks Loudoun Easterner

Posted on July 6, 2007 by Russell

Instead of sending a private e-mail response to Jeryl Parade and Martin Casey (Loudoun Easterner Publisher and Editor respectively), I thought it more appropriate to publicly acknowledge and thank them for meeting a group of citizens concerned about “that controversial … Continue reading →

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“Conflicting values”

Posted on July 5, 2007 by David

I have no doubt whatsoever that there are some people sitting around somewhere trying to think of a way to attack School Board member John Stevens for this excellent post. Please, read it all, and let him know how much … Continue reading →

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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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What to do with bullies, Act II

Posted on July 5, 2007 by David

Johnny Camacho and Kenton Ngo have rescheduled their podcast interview with Shirley Phelps-Roper of Westboro Baptist Church. She failed to show up at the previously scheduled time, claiming that she overlooked the commitment because, well, her “days are so busy … Continue reading →

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