Media are lazy in covering marriage Search for 'balance' is merely an excuse to sensationalize topic. By ROBERT A. BERNSTEIN Friday, November 21, 2008 WHEN CALIFORNIA VOTED to ban gay marriage, my thoughts turned to something seemingly light years removed from that issue: fluoridation of water. In my first job after college, as a daily newspaper reporter, fluoridation was a hot media issue. Among opponents' arguments was the claim that fluoridation was part of a sinister “Communist plot” to subvert our democracy. The plotters' aim, one spokesperson said, was to “deplete the brainpower and sap the strength of a generation of American children. Full story...
One step closer to a destiny fulfilled Hate crimes bill finally becomes law, clearing way for more progress ahead By Peter Rosenstein Friday, November 06, 2009 ON OCT.
COUNTERPOINT: Give the Republican credit in Virginia We are under no illusion that Bob McDonnell is a champion of gay rights, but his recent actions give us optimism that he will be fair.
POINT: Vote Deeds for Virginia governor GOP won't support our rights until they start losing elections because of their anti-gay views.
A lieutenant governor who will work for Va. Bill Bolling is an absentee leader. It's time for change in our commonwealth.
Chief Lanier's broken promises Can community trust city police department after so many disappointments? By Peter Rosenstein Friday, October 23, 2009 RICK ROSENDALL OF GLAA and I recently received an e-mail from D.
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