Posts by Joel McDonald

Early this morning, Republicans in the Virginia House of Delegates voted against appointing Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney Tracy Thorne-Begland as a judge on Richmond’s 13th District Court. Had Thorne-Begland been appointed,…

Brian Boyce, Acting Caucus Chair and Tiffany M. Joslyn, PAC President, of LGBT Democrats of Virginia responded in a letter to Tim Kaine’s apparent reluctance to support full marriage equality…

President Barack Obama announced today that his “evolution” on the issue of gay marriage has come to and end, and he now affirms that same-sex couples should be able to…

During an interview on Meet the Press, Vice President Joe Biden said, “I am absolutely comfortable with the fact that men marrying men, women marrying women and heterosexual men marrying…

Recently, Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell had this to say in response to a question regarding children raised by same-sex parents: “Most of the data that I’ve read that the best…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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.…

With one week to go, our endorsees are working hard on the final push. Come out and support them at their equality minded fundraisers taking place this coming week! Details…

The Virginia Partisans, PAC of LGBT Democrats of Virginia, today announced the unanimous endorsement of Janet Oleszek for the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to represent the Braddock Magisterial District.…

The Virginia Partisans, PAC of LGBT Democrats of Virginia, today announced endorsements of Delegate Adam Ebbin for the 30th State Senate District and Army JAG Lt. Colonel Jaime Areizaga-Soto for…

The Virginia Partisans PAC, the Political Action Committee of the LGBT Democrats of Virginia, raised over $21K at a fundraiser held Thursday at the home of Arlington County Board Member…

The Host Committee The Virginia Partisans: PAC of the LGBT Dems of Virginia PAC is proud to announce the Host Committee for our 2011 Annual Fundraiser, 40 For 40 –…