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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…
See 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…
See 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.…
See 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…
See MoreJoel McDonald to Participate in Panel Discussion on LGBT Student Issues at Old Dominion University
Joel McDonald, Vice Chair for Technology and Communication of the LGBT Caucus of the Democratic Party of Virginia, will participate in a panel discussion hosted by the Division of Student…
See 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.…
See 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…
See 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…
See 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…
See 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,…
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