Tag Archives: Voter education

Why isn’t this on Lynn Chapman’s campaign website?

Here’s an example of what 32nd District delegate candidate Lynn Chapman does as policy director of the Family Leader Network. The Washington Post reports that Family Leader Network has joined PFOX and “Citizens for a Responsible Curriculum” in seeking a … Continue reading

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Another ugly election season is upon us

The Washington Blade weighs in with an article about recent gay-baiting campaign tactics in Virginia and a bipartisan call to cut it out, co-signed by Equality Virginia, Log Cabin Republicans and Virginia Partisans. The article is primarily about the push … Continue reading

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Who really wants to make public policy, Lynn Chapman…or Susie Chapman?

Loudoun Insider over at Too Conservative has taken the ironic position that candidates’ family members should be generally off-limits to scrutiny. This seems like a good guideline. But what should happen when a candidate’s spouse has been more involved in … Continue reading

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Senator Allen, meet the future.

At his Town Hall meeting in Culpeper Tuesday night, Senator George Allen was confronted by someone he apparently wasn’t expecting. Tully Satre is the founder and executive director of both Equality Fauquier/Culpeper, and the CEEVA Initiative, a statewide organization recently … Continue reading

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Stay tuned for GSA bill in Senate

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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Special Election for 33rd Senate Seat – January 31

Per yesterday’s primary results, the official candidates for the 33rd District Senate seat are: Mick Staton (R) Sugarland Run Supervisor and Dick Black’s son-in-law Mark Herring (D) Former Leesburg Supervisor. A candidate forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters … Continue reading

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GOP nominee says “Christians and gays despise each other”

Republican challenger defends anti-gay primary If you live in the 67th district, you may have been puzzled by mailings from this young man claiming that his primary opponent, sitting Delegate Gary Reese, is “pro-gay.” Now he has made what may … Continue reading

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