Posts by Joel McDonald
Join 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…
Read MoreThe New Leaders of the LGBT Democrats of Virginia Caucus & PAC
The LGBT Democrats of Virginia is pleased to announce the election of new boards for both the Caucus and PAC All positions had one unopposed candidate, and following the example…
Read MoreRepublicans discriminated against Tracy Thorne-Begland because he is gay
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,…
Read MoreLGBT Democrats of Virginia respond to Tim Kaine’s reluctance on marriage equality
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…
Read MorePresident Obama Supports 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…
Read MoreVice President Joe Biden Endorses Marriage Equality
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…
Read MoreGov. McDonnell Wrong on Children Raised by Gay & Lesbian Parents
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…
Read MoreMeeting on Saturday in Richmond
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…
Read MoreGOP Hypocrisy Clearly Visible on Voter ID Bills
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…
Read MoreChange in Leadership and February 11 Caucus Meeting
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…
Read MoreIntroducing “Our Commonwealth”
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…
Read MoreLGBT Caucus Meeting & Survey
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…
Read MorePictures from PAC Reception for Adrianne Bennett with Adam Ebbin
Check out the pictures from last evening’s wonderful reception for Adrianne Bennett with special guest Adam Ebbin.
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