Posts by Joel McDonald
New York Marriage Equality Vote: A Message For Virginia
Last night the New York state legislature voted to recognize marriage equality in New York, and Governor Andrew Cuomo immediately signed the bill into law, making the state of New…
Read MoreLGBT Democrats of Virginia: Enough is Enough, Stop Lying, Bob!
On June 2, 2011, Virginia Delegate Bob Marshall, infamous for being the “Marshall” of the Marshall-Newman Amendment which discriminates against same-sex couples in Virginia by prohibiting their marriage or recognition of their…
Read MoreUpdate from the LGBT Caucus Chair
As we head into the summer months of a busy Virginia election cycle, and Pride, I wanted to take time to brief you on the progress of our Democratic Party of Virginia (DPVA) LGBT Caucus.…
Read MoreVirginia Partisan’s Treasurer and Partner Speak Out Against Virginia’s Anti-Gay Adoption Regulations
Lawrence Webb, Treasurer of Virginia Partisans, and his partner, Clifton Taylor, a member of the Falls Church City Council, are considering moving out of Virginia to adopt a child when…
Read MoreLGBT Caucus Elects New Chairman!
The Elections Committee of the LGBT Caucus of the Democratic Party of Virginia is pleased to announce the election of Terry Mansberger as the new Chairman of the LGBT Caucus.…
Read MoreEarly Bird Prices Extended for Commonwealth Dinner, and Special Guest!
Two pieces of great news! You can still purchase tickets to Equality Virginia’s 8th Annual Commonwealth Dinner at the early bird price of $115 and Brian Moran, Chairman of the…
Read MoreEquality Virginia’s 8th Annual Commonwealth Dinner
Year in, and year out, Equality Virginia works to seek equality for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered Virginians. As the largest statewide organization working for LGBT equality, Equality Virginia focuses…
Read MoreObama Administration to Stop Defending the Defense of Marriage Act
The LGBT Democrats of Virginia applaud the Obama Administration’s decision not to have the Department of Justice further defend the Defense of Marriage Act, the 1996 law which bars the…
Read MoreSpecial Election for LGBT Caucus Chair
A special election has been called to fill a vacancy in the office of Chair of the LGBT Caucus of the Democratic Committee. The Nominating Committee, as appointed by Chair,…
Read MoreLGBT Democrats of Virginia Retreat and Special Election
The following is from Charley Conrad, Chair of the LGBT Caucus. On Saturday January 29th the leadership of the LGBT Caucus Board of the Democratic Party of Virginia and the…
Read MoreQuarterly Meeting of the LGBT Caucus of Virginia
The quarterly meeting of the LGBT Caucus of the Democratic Party of Virginia will take place immediately following the State Central Committee meeting on December 4th. Date and Time: 12/04/2010,…
Read More2010 LGBT Caucus Pride Brunch
Candidates Endorsed by the LGBT Caucus
The LGBT Caucus of the Democratic Party of Virginia is proud to endorse these LGBT-Friendly candidates on the fall ticket. We encourage you to support the following candidates as well:…
Read More“Don’t Hate, Legislate” Rally at Capitol Wednesday
WHAT: “Don’t Hate, Legislate” rally sending a message to Virginia’s legislators and administration that Virginians will not rest until there is a law that prohibits workplace discrimination based on sexual…
Read MorePresident Obama Opens Doors for Hospital Visitation for LGBT Partners
Today, President Barack Obama issued a memorandum to the Secretary of Health and Human Services directing that their department ensure that hospitals participating in Medicaid or Medicare allow patients to designate who may visit them as well as name their primary caretaker and decision maker.
Read MoreAround the Web: Smoke Screening Discrimination?
The short answer here is yes. There’s no reason to believe that Bob McDonnell omitted employment protections for LGBT state employees from his executive order or Ken Cuccinelli advised state colleges to remove…
Read MoreMake Virginia a Better Place to do Business
Please, encourage Governor McDonnell to do the right thing and make Virginia’s government an inclusive workplace. Email your Delegate and encourage them to pass Senate Bill 66.
Read MoreRichmond LGBT Groups Unite Against Visiting Hate Group
Representatives of numerous LGBT and faith organizations met Friday at the Gay Community Center of Richmond to plan constructive and effective ways to respond to next week’s planned protests in Richmond by members of Fred Phelps’ Westboro Baptist Church.
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