Does Equality Arlington control Arlington?

That is certainly the impression one gets by the way Arlington's policies mirror the policy goals of Equality Arlington:

"Arlington Public Schools Superintendent Francisco Durán reassured the community that the district was fully committed to ensuring the safety and success of all students. 

“They need to know we’re doing everything we can to make sure when they come to school, they’re able to learn, thrive, be successful, and participate in any clubs or sports they like,” Duran said.

[And locker rooms?]

School Board Chair, Mary Kadera also voiced her support for both students and staff, stating, “I’m also here for our school staff.” "

That certainly sounds good, but I doubt that either the staff or the students are in full agreement on these issues.

https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/community/arlington-community-rallies-support-lgbtqia-students-amid-uncertainty/65-56f6e1fe-4f99-40d4-9c23-d191cf6ee16c

It looks to me like 

when Equality Arlington says "Jump", 

Arlington's leaders ask "How high?".

Witness biological men in women's locker rooms.

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2025-03-03 update on Cox hearing;

"7News Reporter Nick Minock was at Cox's Arlington Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court hearing 

where Cox's public defender requested the hearing be closed to the public."

Evidently the judge did so.

Did he have to?

Could he have said:

"The public interest in this case is so great, 

not just in the guilt or innocence of Mr. Cox, 

but also in how the system handles this high profile case, 

that this hearing will be kept open to the public."

https://wjla.com/news/local/virginia-crime-richard-cox-registered-sex-offender-court-hearing-arlington-county-general-district-court-alleged-indecent-exposure-barcroft-fitness-center-washington-liberty-wakefield-high-school-transgender-lgbtqia-lgbtq-charges

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All of the above is at the local, Arlington, level.

But, astonishly, much the same thing is true at the national level, per this article:

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/03/08/democrats-transgender-rights-gavin-newsom-column-00219665

"LGBTQ+ organizations made it clear that any Democrat who agrees with Newsom can kiss their presidential dreams goodbye."

That shows the hold homosexuals have, not just on Arlington politics (which are dominated by the Democratic party), 

but on Democratic politics nationwide.

Also their "all in" (no slur intended, I just can't think of a better phrase) support for transgenderism,

In a certain sense (I know this isn't 100% accurate) we have the equation or equivalence

transgenders = homosexuals = Democrats 

Or more accurately, but less succinctly, 

transgenders are supported by the homosexual community who are supported by the Democratic party 

The first equations aren't totally accurate, there are exceptions to those equalities.

But there is some truth to those equalities.

Until more of the exceptions speak up.

One wonders what Elizabeth Warren and the media darling Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 

have to say on this subject.

Or are they tongue-tied when it comes to transgenderism?

From the Politico article cited above:

"few Democrats are comfortable going where Newsom and Moulton have — 

to clearly state that trans athletes shouldn’t be allowed in women’s sports. 

Instead, some in the party have tried other messages."

Really?

They just can't say:

"Biological men shouldn't be competing in women's sports, 

and shouldn't be in women's locker rooms and rest rooms.

Women need a "safe space", away from biological men."