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From 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…
See 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…
See 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…
See MoreNational Day of Action
I am sure you are as excited as I have been about what we are seeing at our National Convention. The diversity is incredible, and the energy is enough to…
See MoreJoin 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…
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President Obama and the Fight for LGBT Rights
Glee star Jane Lynch narrates this documentary about LGBT rights in America. The video features a candid interview with President Obama, who speaks about the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t…
See 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…
See 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…
See 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…
See 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…
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We Can't Be Passive In Our Civil Rights.
