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From 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…
See 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,…
See 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…
See 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…
See 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…
See 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,…
See 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…
See 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…
See 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…
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