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Orlando
The only way I know to honor those killed and injured in Orlando is to make sure that we elect Democrats.
Read MoreJoint Statement from LGBT Democrats of Virginia and DLOV on Week After Orlando Attack
We stand together because we are stronger together. DLOV, the LGBT Democrats, and our allies will work every day to amplify issues that afflict our nation’s most vulnerable citizens, and in November, we will elect public officials who will work to further our vision for the future.
Read MoreTiffany Joslyn – In Memoriam
Loss of anyone is difficult. Loss of a young, passionate, activist is devastating.
Read MoreHillary Wins Virginia Primary
As United States Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton advocated for LGBT equality in the U.S. and abroad, saying, “gay rights are human rights, and human rights are gay rights.”
Read MorePatronizing?
A couple weeks ago a friend on Facebook said that she had dinner with her father who is gay. He was voting for Trump because as he put it, he felt that Democrats patronize the LGBT community. Obviously, I disagreed.
Read MoreGrassroots at a Political Ground Zero by Cragg Hines
Very recently one of our longtime and dedicated donors, Cragg Hines of Arlington, made a trip to Iowa to participate in the campaigning that built up to the Iowa caucuses. Here is his perspective.
Read MoreOur Vote and Our Voice Matters
We all need to take note and recognize that our vote, and our voice, matters.
Read MoreElections Have Consequences!
Elections do have consequences and every vote counts.
Read MoreReflecting on Pride
So, is Pride month still relevant?
Read MoreWe Need You!
Help make a difference in this critical election year!
Read MoreWhat’s Left on LGBT Issues?
Every day, LGBT people and their allies should be focusing on all elections from school board to president.
Read MoreMake Heard Our Voices
Our journey was never about awards or accolades.
Read MoreGeneral Membership Meeting, Saturday March 7
There will be a General Membership Meeting for the LGBT Democrats as part of the Democratic Party of Virginia Central Committee Meetings. The LGBT Democrats General Membership meeting will be…
Read MorePresident Obama first to add the L, B and T to LGBT in State of the Union
President Obama becomes the first President to use the words “lesbian”, “bisexual”, and “transgender” in a State of the Union Address. He also gives a few other nods to the LGBT community while attempting to inspire Americans to lead the world economically, academically, and in acting on climate change.
Read MoreSupport Equality – General Assembly Session 2015
As the General Assembly begins its short session this year, I wanted to write to make you aware of some bills that have been introduced. As is true every year, some of our elected representatives are hoping to make an even stronger Virginia where all citizens will be treated equally, while some want to promote discrimination. I hope that you will join with equality minded individuals across the state and contact your Delegate or Senator to let them know that you support EQUALITY for all LGBT persons.
Read MoreRemembering
The Transgender Day of Remembrance was set aside to memorialize those who were killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. The Transgender Day of Remembrance serves several purposes. It raises public awareness of hate crimes against transgender people, an action that current media doesn’t perform. Here are a few events throughout Virginia you may want to attend in recognition of this day.
Read MoreObama Signs Historic Workplace Protections Orders
On July 21, President Obama took the historic step of protecting LGBT federal workers and requiring companies that have contracts (valued at $10,000 or more) with the federal government to do the same. President Obama amended Executive Order 11246 and Executive Order 11478, changing the language of both to include both sexual orientation and gender identity. The LGBT Democrats of Virginia applaud President Obama for making this step and encourage our legislators, both on the federal and state level, to expand on this step, and PROTECT ALL WORKERS.
Read MoreLGBT Democrats Represented at the Rural Retreat
The Rural Caucus of the DPVA was reorganized in 2013 to address the needs of rural voters in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Rural localities make up 90% of Virginia, and the Rural Caucus seeks to identify and address issues of importance in these areas. It also seeks to identify and elect strong Democratic candidates on all levels.
Read MoreLGBT Democrats of VA Join Equality Rally in DC
On June 30th, I had the honor to stand with LGBTQ Activists from across the country to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and to demand that Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity be added to all the protections of this act. It is time for FULL LEGAL EQUALITY!
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.
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