Posts by Maggie Sacra
Join us for the LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia Holiday Brunch
The Board would like to invite you to our FREE virtual Holiday Brunch that will be held on December 19th from 11 am to 1 pm.
Read MoreHoliday Letter to Members and Supporters
This year has been a challenging one for politicians and staff. Our normal operations have all been turned upside down. Almost nothing we normally do during a year, including upwards of 40 live events, door knocking, or live fundraisers happened this year. Our entire outlook on the year changed dramatically overnight, and like everyone in politics, our way of doing things had to change dramatically too.
Read MoreAll Elections Matter! This Year Matters More Than Any Other!
This year we have not been able to attend any traditional events around the Commonwealth to do voter registration, education, or planning! That is why WE NEED YOU more NOW than ever!
Read MoreGood Trouble
‘Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.” – Congressman John Lewis
Read MoreLet’s Queer the Census!
Census 2020 is still moving forward. You should have already received a letter back in March asking you to complete the census, but timelines have been extended. Don’t miss your opportunity to be counted!
Read MoreCOVID-19 Has Changed Everything – How to Support Your Candidates
COVID-19 has changed everything! Not only do we need to think about day-to-day activities that we have taken for granted in the past, we also need to rethink how we do outreach, campaigns, and elections this year.
Read MorePride Is Coming – A Little History of the LGBT Democrats of Virginia
June is just around the corner. Although this year won’t look like past years, we can still celebrate our PRIDE in our community. Roots of the LGBT Democrats of Virginia stretch back 28 years.
Read MoreGeneral Membership Meeting – Saturday, December 8th
The LGBT Democrats of Virginia will meet on Saturday, December 8th at 1:30 pm in the Suntrust Building in Downtown Richmond.
Read MoreA Four Pack of Meet-and-Greet Fundraisers and a “Giving Blitz” Campaign for Good Measure
So far this year we have thrown four great Meet-and-Greet Fundraisers for our endorsed candidates. We aren’t done though! We would like to start a series of “Giving Blitz” campaigns.
Read MoreENDORSEMENTS!
Our Board is proud to endorse a list of candidates that has already stood up and been counted as champions for LGBT+ rights in office and out.
Read MoreA Sparkling Event for Vangie Williams
On September 1, the LGBT Democrats of Virginia held a fundraiser in Colonial Beach in conjunction with the Westmoreland Democratic Committee. Looking out of the gate on a wonderful view of the Potomac River, while sitting around the sparkling salt water pool was an amazing way to spend the beginning of Labor Day weekend.
Read MoreTiffany Joslyn – In Memoriam
Loss of anyone is difficult. Loss of a young, passionate, activist is devastating.
Read MorePatronizing?
A couple weeks ago a friend on Facebook said that she had dinner with her father who is gay. He was voting for Trump because as he put it, he felt that Democrats patronize the LGBT community. Obviously, I disagreed.
Read MoreGrassroots at a Political Ground Zero by Cragg Hines
Very recently one of our longtime and dedicated donors, Cragg Hines of Arlington, made a trip to Iowa to participate in the campaigning that built up to the Iowa caucuses. Here is his perspective.
Read MoreElections Have Consequences!
Elections do have consequences and every vote counts.
Read MoreWhat’s Left on LGBT Issues?
Every day, LGBT people and their allies should be focusing on all elections from school board to president.
Read MoreSupport Equality – General Assembly Session 2015
As the General Assembly begins its short session this year, I wanted to write to make you aware of some bills that have been introduced. As is true every year, some of our elected representatives are hoping to make an even stronger Virginia where all citizens will be treated equally, while some want to promote discrimination. I hope that you will join with equality minded individuals across the state and contact your Delegate or Senator to let them know that you support EQUALITY for all LGBT persons.
Read MoreGovernor McAuliffe Recognizes National Coming Out Day
National Coming Out Day 10/11/2014 WHEREAS, Virginia is committed to being inclusive — priding itself as diverse, accepting, and supportive of all individuals, families, and communities; and WHEREAS, Virginia enjoys…
Read MoreSame-Sex Spouses Can Now Legally Adopt in Virginia
The following is an announcement from Governor Terry McAuliffe stating that Same-Sex Spouses can now adopt in Virginia: McAuliffe Administration to Local Divisions of Social Services: Same-Sex Spouses can now…
Read MoreGovernor McAuliffe Statement on Supreme Court’s Gay Marriage Decision 10/6/14
Governor Terry McAuliffe released the following statement today on the U.S. Supreme Court’s denial of a writ of certiorari in the case that overturned Virginia’s ban on gay marriages: “This…
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