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All 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 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 MoreThis Election Matters, But So Do All Elections!
I read an opinion piece yesterday and I agree with one point but not with all… Local elections do matter, but Presidential elections aren’t futile. We must get involved, educate ourselves, and vote in every election if we want a better county, city, state, and country!
Read MoreThe Convention Is Over – Now We Go To WORK!
We must help get Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine to victory in November! To volunteer for the Clinton/Kaine campaign in your area go to http://hillaryclinton.com/va.
Read MoreOrlando
The only way I know to honor those killed and injured in Orlando is to make sure that we elect Democrats.
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 MoreVolunteer Today At A Coordinated Campaign Office Near You
Your opportunity to help elect the most pro-equality ticket in the history of Virginia is now. Please go by the nearest Coordinated_Campaign_Office in your area and get involved right away. Just…
Read MoreThe Time Is Now . . . Volunteer
From the desk of Charley Conrad, Vice Chair of Elections: This year we have a unique ability to elect the most equality minded ticket in the history of Virginia. When…
Read MoreVideo of Program from the 2013 LGBT Democrats of Virginia Equality Breakfast
Relive history being made! The LGBT Democrats of Virginia hosted their first Equality Breakfast on June 29th, 2013, in Richmond Virginia. The program features Rev. Dr. Robin Gorsline, State Senator…
Read MoreVirginia Congressmen Gerry Connolly and Jim Moran Join NOH8 Campaign
Congressmen Jim Moran and Gerry Connolly, Democrats from Virginia, participated in photo shoots for NOH8 Campaign, photographic silent protest created by celebrity photographer Adam Bouska and partner Jeff Parshley in…
Read MoreSCOTUS Rulings: Re-Energized and Recommitted
We are celebrating with the LGBT community and their friends and family members today the decisions by the United States Supreme Court to strike the so-called Defense of Marriage Act,…
Read MoreLGBT Democrats of Virginia to Host First Equality Breakfast
The LGBT Democrats of Virginia are hosting their first Equality Breakfast in conjunction with the June meeting of the State Central Committee of the Democratic Party of Virginia in Richmond…
Read More2013 Democratic Primary Candidates on LGBT Equality
In the last five years opinions have been rapidly changing in support of LGBT citizens. President Obama is in support of marriage equality, the abolishment of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell…
Read MorePresident Obama focuses on Gay Rights in Inaugural Address
President Barack Obama, in what is being described as a much more liberal inaugural address than his last in 2009, made many references to the challenges the nation faces, and…
Read MorePlease Support the Virginia Non-Discrimination Act
The following is an open letter from Sen. Donald McEachin asking for your support for the Virginia Non-Discrimination Act. You can reach the Equality Virginia petition at http://www.equalityvirginia.org/what-we-do/ending-discrimination/workplace-discrimination/support-sb701/. Dear…
Read MoreGeneral Membership Meeting – Saturday, December 8th at noon
The LGBT Democrats of VA Caucus will hold its general membership meeting on Saturday, December 8th at noon at the Sadler Center at William & Mary. The meeting will be…
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