Tag Archives: Parental rights

The trouble with Baskerville

Posted on September 17, 2013 by David

Trigger warning: Rape, domestic violence and child abuse denialism, victim-blaming. Critics of Stephen Baskerville’s astonishing Faith and Reason lecture at Patrick Henry College last Friday have no shortage of material to cite. The lecture was such a departure from even … Continue reading →

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Trouble in Farrisland

Posted on December 31, 2007 by David

Is the defense of homeschooling still the priority for HSLDA, or are there other things that are priority? And really, what are membership dues being used for? That’s a question we’ve been asking about this dubious organization founded by Mike … Continue reading →

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Activist judge put in his place

Posted on November 30, 2006 by David

At least partially. It’s a start. Frederick County Circuit Court Judge John Prosser ruled in October 2004 that “the public policy of Virginia” required him to ignore the prior custody ruling of a Vermont court with respect to the parental … Continue reading →

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Get your anti-gay laws off our children

Posted on July 14, 2006 by David

So says Lambda Legal, who report that they have “been fighting to stem the tide of antigay litigation unleashed by Proposition One, Ohio’s constitutional amendment banning marriage for same-sex couples, ever since the law passed.” For proof that the real … Continue reading →

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If only they could hear themselves

Posted on June 16, 2006 by David

Two items today, both of which illustrate the self-centeredness and complete absence of personal responsibility that is epidemic among the anti-gay crowd. David Parker is the Massachusetts parent who had a fit because the book “King & King” was read … Continue reading →

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Rulings conflict regarding parentage of girl with two mothers

Posted on December 28, 2004 by David

States’ rulings conflict regarding parentage of girl with two mothers Loudoun Times-Mirror December 28, 2004 By Karen Chaffraix The child custody case of two former Loudoun County women who formed and then dissolved a civil union in Vermont has advanced … Continue reading →

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Civil-union dissolution dispute to be appealed

Posted on December 9, 2004 by David

Custody case involves courts in Virginia, Vermont Augusta Free Press December 9, 2004 By Chris Graham A custody case involving a Virginia couple linked under Vermont’s civil-union law and their 2-year-old daughter will soon be back in court. Lambda Legal, … Continue reading →

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