Posts by Joel McDonald
From the Chair: Thank you!
To everyone who has joined the LGBT Democrats of VA, given to the PAC, attended the Equality Breakfast, volunteered for us or a Democratic candidate, or simply passed on our…
Read MoreVideo of Program from the 2013 LGBT Democrats of Virginia Equality Breakfast
Relive history being made! The LGBT Democrats of Virginia hosted their first Equality Breakfast on June 29th, 2013, in Richmond Virginia. The program features Rev. Dr. Robin Gorsline, State Senator…
Read MoreVirginia Congressmen Gerry Connolly and Jim Moran Join NOH8 Campaign
Congressmen Jim Moran and Gerry Connolly, Democrats from Virginia, participated in photo shoots for NOH8 Campaign, photographic silent protest created by celebrity photographer Adam Bouska and partner Jeff Parshley in…
Read MoreSCOTUS Rulings: Re-Energized and Recommitted
We are celebrating with the LGBT community and their friends and family members today the decisions by the United States Supreme Court to strike the so-called Defense of Marriage Act,…
Read MoreLGBT Democrats of Virginia to Host First Equality Breakfast
The LGBT Democrats of Virginia are hosting their first Equality Breakfast in conjunction with the June meeting of the State Central Committee of the Democratic Party of Virginia in Richmond…
Read MoreLGBT Democrats of Virginia PAC Endorse 30 for House of Delegates
Today, the LGBT Democrats of Virginia PAC, formerly the Virginia Partisans, announced their endorsement of 30 incumbents and candidates for the Virginia House of Delegates in the upcoming general election…
Read MoreThe LGBT Democrats of Virginia PAC Endorses Terry McAuliffe for Governor
The LGBT Democrats of Virginia PAC, formerly the Virginia Partisans, announced that the organization has endorsed Terry McAuliffe for Governor. “We are excited to endorse Terry McAuliffe, and it’s not…
Read MoreThe LGBT Democrats of Virginia PAC Endorses Terry McAuliffe for Governor
The LGBT Democrats of Virginia PAC, formerly the Virginia Partisans, announced that the organization has endorsed Terry McAuliffe for Governor. “We are excited to endorse Terry McAuliffe, and it’s not…
Read MoreTerry McAuliffe: “I believe everyone should be treated fairly.”
LGBT Democrats of Virginia contacted the 2013 Democratic nominee for Governor of Virginia, Terry McAuliffe, to find out where he stands on LGBT equality. His statement is below. “As Governor,…
Read More2013 Democratic Primary Candidates on LGBT Equality
In the last five years opinions have been rapidly changing in support of LGBT citizens. President Obama is in support of marriage equality, the abolishment of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell…
Read MorePresident Obama focuses on Gay Rights in Inaugural Address
President Barack Obama, in what is being described as a much more liberal inaugural address than his last in 2009, made many references to the challenges the nation faces, and…
Read MorePAC Endorsements for 2012 Elections
Virginia Partisans, the PAC of LGBT Democrats of Virginia, today announced endorsements of 14 incumbents and candidates for federal and local offices in Virginia’s upcoming Nov. 6th general election. These…
Read MoreJoin the LGBT Americans for Obama Dashboard
Here’s a great new way to stay in the loop about everything that’s happening out there: Join the LGBT Americans for Obama group on Dashboard. When you log into Dashboard, you…
Read MoreWe Gotta Get Virginia
Charley Conrad, Vice Chair for Elections On a personal note: It was a great honor to be invited to the Gay Pride Celebration at the White House on Friday June…
Read MoreCapital Pride and Upcoming Prides in VA
Don Davenport, Vice Chair for Outreach & Membership I want to thank all those who came out to support us at Capital Pride. Chuck Unger and I got to DC…
Read MoreFrom the Chair: Progress and Challenges
We live in exciting times. LGBT people have experienced a renaissance of acceptance over the last few years. Just a few years ago, Virginia voters passed one of the most…
Read MoreLGBT Democrats of Virginia PAC Endorses Six for Alexandria City Council Democratic Primary
The LGBT Democrats of Virginia PAC today announced the endorsement of the following six candidates for nomination to the Alexandria City Council: Paul Smedberg Sean Holihan Justin Wilson Sammie Moshenberg…
Read MoreDefense of Marriage Act Ruled Unconstitutional
A federal court panel in Boston ruled today that the Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional, specifically targeting the limitations on federal benefits such as Social Security and survivor benefits,…
Read MoreLGBT Democrats of Virginia PAC Endorses Jim Moran for Congress
The LGBT Democrats of Virginia PAC today announced the endorsement of Jim Moran for Congress in Virginia’s 8th District. Congressman Moran, who was first elected to Congress in 1990, faces…
Read More“I’m here to recruit you”
The following is an email sent on May 23rd from Stuart Milk, nephew of Harvey Milk. Had he lived, Harvey Milk would have turned 82 this week. The email was…
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