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LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia joins National Stonewall Democrats
LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia, the LGBT Caucus of the Democratic Party of Virginia, joined the National Federation of Stonewall Democrats. The caucus was accepted as a member of the national organization on Monday, March 24th. During the initial iteration of National Stonewall Democrats, Virginia was represented by the Virginia Partisans Gay and Lesbian Democratic Club, the precursor to the caucus. In 2013, Virginia Partisans and the caucus merged to form what is now LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia.
Read MoreRemember to Hope. Decide to Act.
Joel McDonald, Chairperson of LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia, the LGBT Caucus of the Democratic Party of Virginia, provides an update and remarks following the Quarter 1 2025 Steering and Central Committee meetings of the Democratic Party of Virginia, held in Richmond, March 21-22. The caucus also held a successful Meet & Greet/General Membership Meeting, featuring Virginia Delegate Joshua Cole.
Read MoreWhere do the candidates for DPVA Chair stand on LGBTQ+ issues?
Members of the Central Committee of the Democratic Party of Virginia will vote to elect a new DPVA Chairperson on Saturday, March 22nd. With three candidates running, LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia wanted to know where they stood on issues important to our community. Each candidate was invited to complete a questionnaire on these issues. Here is how each responded.
Read MoreWhile Under Attack, We Organize: Executive Board Elected of LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia
As the LGBTQ+ community is being targeted by the Trump Administration, LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia have elected its Executive Board to continue the work of advocating within the Democratic Party of Virginia and supporting pro-LGBTQ+ Democratic Candidates at all levels of government in the Commonwealth.
Read MoreCommitment, Energy, and Diversity Needed: 2025 Officer Elections
What this caucus can do toward achieving our goals for the good of our community and our strength in supporting pro-equality Democrats depends on the people willing to step up and lead. It’s hard work, but work that can be fulfilling and impactful. I invite all members of the caucus to consider what you may bring to the table by serving as a board member.
Read MoreBuilding a Firewall Around Virginia in 2025
Our first big test will be with elections for Governor, Lt. Governor, and Attorney General, as well as all of the House of Delegates, in November 2025. We absolutely must regain these three statewide offices, and build our lead in the House of Delegates. This will help us hold a firewall around Virginia. We cannot express just how important that is for our LGBT+ citizens, and frankly all our citizens in the Commonwealth.
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 MoreACTION ALERT For LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia
After the convention we are going to have some serious initiatives to start working on immediately. These will all be done virtually so you will need to be connected to know what is happening and when you can help.
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 MoreNew Opportunities to Call & Democratic Primaries on Tuesday
We have a new LGBT Veterans for Biden calling time and we want to remind you that there are some Congressional primaries on Tuesday, June 23rd!
Read MoreGet Involved – We Are Working Now for Democrats!
Maggie Sacra, our Chairperson, provided you some updates about our plans for the November election earlier, now I want to update you with some additional information.
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 MoreResolution on Transgender Military Ban
The LGBT Dems have passed a resolution on the transgender military ban, calling on Virginia’s Governor to affirm that transgender troops may serve openly in the Virginia National Guard, Virginia Air National Guard, and Virginia Defense Force.
Read MoreJuly 14 Fundraiser
The LGBT Dems will be hosting a fundraiser on July 14, 2019. We expect Congressman Don Beyer to attend, in addition to several local elected officials.
Read MoreHappy Pride!
While Pride is celebrated with parades and festivals, we have to remember that it didn’t start this way. It was a protest; a roar demanding our rights.
Read MoreBoard of LGBT Democrats of Virginia Elected for 2019-2021 Term
With the nominations for positions on the board of LGBT Democrats of Virginia not having any contested offices and being within the number of members allowable according to the bylaws of the organization, all nominees have been elected.
Read MoreJennifer Boysko Endorsed by LGBT Democrats of Virginia in 33rd District Special Election
LGBT Democrats of Virginia endorses Jennifer Boysko in the special election to fill the seat being vacated by Congresswoman-Elect Jennifer Wexton in Virginia’s 33rd Senate District. Boysko has a strong legislative record on issues important to LGBTQ Virginians.
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.
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