Tag Archives: Reality-based world

Abstraction has its limits

Posted on April 24, 2006 by David

This conversation reminds me of a photograph that was published in the Washington Post during the Massachusetts hearings on marriage equality. Demonstrators had gathered outside the courthouse from both sides of the issue, and were energetically engaged in “dialogue.” One … Continue reading →

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Being Gay in Virginia

Posted on March 25, 2006 by David

Burke Connection March 23, 2006 By Kelly Schlageter, Vienna As another Virginia General Assembly comes to a close, I ask myself again why I choose to live in Virginia. The attacks on me and my community came from all angles, … Continue reading →

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Adoption Institute Supports Gay Parents

Posted on March 24, 2006 by David

“Based on both the available research and growing experience, the report finds no child-centered reason to prevent gays and lesbians from becoming adoptive parents, and recommends that they be utilized more extensively to provide permanent, loving homes for children living … Continue reading →

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The future, continued

Posted on March 24, 2006 by David

Update: Raising Kaine has picked up on this survey. Despite the best Anti-Gay Industry efforts to create a backlash, a poll just released by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press shows that opposition to marriage equality … Continue reading →

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Why Courts Are Adopting Gay Parenting

Posted on March 16, 2006 by David

For those who may have missed this outstanding editorial: Washington Post March 12, 2006 By Dahlia Lithwick A heads-up to those of you still fretting about the alleged evils of gay marriage: The parade has moved on. Try as you … Continue reading →

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Common ground

Posted on March 12, 2006 by David

Here are a couple of WaPo articles on a developing dialogue between the GLBT community and conservative fundamentalist Christians. Unlikely Alliance Takes on School Conflict reports on just-released consensus guidelines on addressing sexual orientation issues in schools. The guidelines were … Continue reading →

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EQUALITY LOUDOUN IN LEESBURG 4TH OF JULY PARADE

Posted on July 16, 2005 by David

EQUALITY LOUDOUN FLOAT IN LEESBURG 4TH OF JULY PARADE DRAWS OVERWHELMINGLY POSITIVE RESPONSE (July 5, 2005) Equality Loudoun, along with contingents from several area churches, participated in the 2005 Leesburg 4th of July Parade, marking the first participation in the … Continue reading →

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