Posts by: Joel McDonald
Meeting on Saturday in Richmond
On February 10, 2012
The LGBT Caucus of the Democratic Party of Virginia will be holding its quarterly meeting at 12:00 PM on Saturday, February 11, 2012, at the Downtown Richmond Marriott, 500 East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219. Click here for map and directions. The meeting will be held in Salon D.
We will be attempting to [...]
GOP Hypocrisy Clearly Visible on Voter ID Bills
On February 5, 2012
With the total Republican sweep of the Virginia General Assembly, came bills to turn Virginia hard right in terms of social policy, giving Virginia Republicans the opportunity to pass laws that have been highly controversial, and possibly unconstitutional. As usual, Republicans have decided to focus on God, guns, gays.
Blocking Obama [...]
Change in Leadership and February 11 Caucus Meeting
On January 27, 2012
The Caucus has undergone a leadership change that you should be aware of. Terry Mansberger, who has served as Chair of the LGBT Caucus of the Democratic Party of Virginia since March of last year, resigned earlier this week in order to focus on the increasing demands of his career. Brian Boyce, Executive Vice Chair, [...]
Introducing “Our Commonwealth”
On January 16, 2012
Our Commonwealth, is the new members only e-newsletter for members of the LGBT Caucus of the Democratic Party of Virginia. This e-newsletter will include timely messages from Caucus leaders, and articles and information from around Virginia to better inform you on the state of LGBT people and issues in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
We’re sharing [...]
LGBT Caucus Meeting & Survey
On November 23, 2011
The next quarterly meeting of the LGBT Caucus of the Democratic Party of Virginia will take place in Hampton, VA on December 3rd. The caucus will be meeting at 8:30 AM at the Crowne Plaza- Hampton Marina Hotel in the Peninsula B room (Map & Directions). This meeting coincides with the quarterly meeting of [...]
Pictures from PAC Reception for Adrianne Bennett with Adam Ebbin
On November 2, 2011
Check out the pictures from last evening’s wonderful reception for Adrianne Bennett with special guest Adam Ebbin.
Please Join the LGBT Democrats of Virginia PAC – Virginia Partisans
At a Fundraiser for
Senator Edwards, Don Langrehr, & Michael Sutphin
Wednesday, November 2nd at 7:00 PM
622 North Restaurant, Bar, & Wine Lounge
622 North Main Street
Blacksburg, VA [...]
Adam Ebbin in Virginia Beach on November 1st for Reception for Adrianne Bennett
On October 15, 2011
Adam Ebbin, the first openly gay member of the Virginia General Assembly, will be in Virginia Beach for a reception supporting Adrianne Bennett, a pro-equality candidate running for the House of Delegates. Click here for more information and tickets.
Virginia Partisans PAC Endorses 53 for State and Local Offices
On September 24, 2011
Virginia Partisans, the PAC of LGBT Democrats of Virginia, today announced endorsements of 49 incumbents and candidates for legislative seats and local offices in Virginia’s upcoming Nov. 8th general election. These 49 candidates join four others previously endorsed during and immediately after the primary season this summer, for a total of 53 endorsements.
“Virginia Partisans [...]
LGBT Democrats of Virginia PAC Endorses Barbara Favola for Senate
On August 29, 2011
Arlington, VA (Monday, August 29, 2011) – The Virginia Partisans, PAC of LGBT Democrats of Virginia, today announced its endorsement of Barbara Favola for Virginia’s 31st Senate District. President Tiffany M. Joslyn applauded Favola’s record, stating “Barbara has been 100% supportive on issues important to the LGBT community throughout her tenure on the Arlington [...]
