Posts by Maggie Sacra
Statement from the DPVA on Marriage Equality 10/6/14
The Supreme Court today denied a writ of certiorati in the case that overturned Virginia’s ban on gay marriages, making marriage equality finallylegal for all Virginians. The Democratic Party of…
Read MoreVirginia’s Ban on Same Sex Marriage is UNCONSTITUTIONAL!
The Federal Fourth Circuit of Appeals today affirmed the lower court ruling that Virginia’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. The LGBT Democrats of Virginia are very excited to celebrate this ruling. Right now, I am extremely emotional and happy that my marriage, as well as many others, may soon be recognized in my home state and that many friends may soon be able to marry in our great Commonwealth.
Read MoreTriangles
The Richmond Triangle Players (RTP) just recently closed on an extended and sold out run of Cabaret. The story of Cabaret takes place in Nazi Germany prior to World War II. A young bisexual American goes to Berlin to experience and to write. His wide-eyed excitement upon arriving turns dark as he realizes that he is helping the Nazi Party by trafficking contraband and money from France to Germany. When he finds out that his first friend in Germany is an enthusiastic Nazi Party member, and his new friend, a Jewish merchant, is being threatened by the coming rise of fascism, his dream world falls apart. The final scene shows the concentration camp and the characters we have just grown to know. The last vision as the stage lights dimmed was the Emcee of the cabaret standing in the camp wearing the infamous yellow Star of David with a pink triangle.
Read MorePancakes & Politics in Arlington on Sunday, May 4th!
On Sunday, the LGBT Democrats of Virginia will host Pancakes & Politics with Rep. Jim Moran in Arlington. For those of you who do not know our history, the Virginia Partisans and LGBT Democrats of Virginia have hosted many events and raised tens of thousands of dollars in support of equality minded candidates for the last 20 years.
Read MoreThank You for Supporting Equality!
On behalf of the LGBT Democrats of Virginia, I want to personally thank you for standing up for equality, especially over the past few weeks. About 1,000 folks joined us by signing our petition in support of marriage equality, including almost 100 Central Committee members!
Read MoreOur Holy Union
I am reminded of how far we’ve come in 41 years. Back then, ours was “the love that dared not speak its name.” There was no political support for gay rights – let alone broader LGBT rights – in either party.
Read MoreAttorney General Mark Herring Will Not Defend the Marshall-Newman Amendment
We commend Attorney General Herring for his thoughtful legal review and for maintaining the independence of the Attorney General’s office. His decision will put Virginia on a path to the right side of history and the right side of the law.
Read MoreOur History, and Our Present
I want to invite everyone to read the article written by Cindy Bray, Treasurer of the LGBT Democrats of VA. Cindy is a nationally recognized award winning LGBT historian. She…
Read MoreVolunteer Today At A Coordinated Campaign Office Near You
Your opportunity to help elect the most pro-equality ticket in the history of Virginia is now. Please go by the nearest Coordinated_Campaign_Office in your area and get involved right away. Just…
Read MoreThe Time Is Now . . . Volunteer
From the desk of Charley Conrad, Vice Chair of Elections: This year we have a unique ability to elect the most equality minded ticket in the history of Virginia. When…
Read MorePlease Support the Virginia Non-Discrimination Act
The following is an open letter from Sen. Donald McEachin asking for your support for the Virginia Non-Discrimination Act. You can reach the Equality Virginia petition at http://www.equalityvirginia.org/what-we-do/ending-discrimination/workplace-discrimination/support-sb701/. Dear…
Read MoreGeneral Membership Meeting – Saturday, December 8th at noon
The LGBT Democrats of VA Caucus will hold its general membership meeting on Saturday, December 8th at noon at the Sadler Center at William & Mary. The meeting will be…
Read MoreNOVA and Richmond LGBT Phone Banks!
The election is only 21 days away and there is a lot of work to do to make sure that President Obama and all of our Democratic candidates get elected…
Read MoreFrom the Chair: Why Should I Vote for Democrats?
The Republican National Convention and so is the Democratic National Convention. The latest polls are out and President Obama got a bump from the convention and some wonderful speakers who laid out the stark difference…
Read MoreHelping the Obama Campaign
September and October will be hugemonths for the Obama Campaign here in Virginia. More Obama offices are opening across Virginia since we are a very big battle ground state. Bottom line…
Read MoreWhy We Celebrate Prides
Early on the morning of Saturday, 28 June 1969, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning persons rioted following a police raid on the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar at 43…
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