Sebelius Seen as Solid Pick for HHS

News Article - March 5th, 2009
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President Obama today announced his selection of Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius as his new nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services, a move that is seen as a positive development by gay and HIV groups.

Michael Steele: Civil Unions "Crazy"

News Article - February 26th, 2009
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From Think Progress:

How a College Student Got Elected Via Facebook

News Article - February 26th, 2009
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A 21-year-old college student has come out as the first openly gay elected official in South Carolina.

Nick Shalosky, a political science major at the College of Charleston, discussed his being gay on the national stage for the first time this week after winning a seat last year on the Charleston County District Constituent School Board.

Membership Update - February 26

News Article - February 26th, 2009

Dear Democrat,


If you watched President Obama's address on Tuesday night, you could clearly see how Democrats are leading with bold leadership. Opinion polls following the speech echo how hungry Americans are for a new direction in politics - a direction that unites us as we move forward together.

Winter Caucus Meeting in Ft. Myers

News Article - February 26th, 2009
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Leaders from Stonewall Democrats chapters across Florida met this past weekend in Fort Myers for the Florida LGBT Democratic Caucus Winter Meeting.  The caucus is one of the largest Democratic organizations in Florida, and is credited with helping to build the momentum for the Democratic wave in the state.

The photos below are provided by photographer Carol Porter.

 

Cleve Jones Twice Recognized During Oscars

News Article - February 23rd, 2009
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Stonewall Democrat Cleve Jones was twice thanked from the podium during Oscar speeches on Sunday night.  Jones, portrayed by Emile Hirsch in the movie Milk, was onhand for the awards ceremony that awarded two Acadamy Awards to individuals associated with the film.

Rep. Polis, Matt Foreman to speak at Texas Stonewall Democrats Conference

News Article - February 20th, 2009
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 Congressman Jared Polis (D-Colo) and National LGBT Activist Matt Foreman will be the keynote speakers at the First Biennial Statewide Conference of the Texas Stonewall Democratic Caucus (TSDC) on February 28 and March 1 in Austin.

21yo Stonewall Dem: Facebook Got Me Elected

News Article - February 18th, 2009
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If you're on Facebook, I'm going to take a shot and guess that you've recently been tagged in a note titled "25 Things You May Not Know About Me."

25 Things You May Not Know about Us

News Article - February 17th, 2009
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1) Stonewall Democrats was the first national organization to invest in the program which ultimately defeated Rick Santorum.

2) We have over 120 chapters across the country.

3) Stonewall Democrats organized on-the-ground early in the presidential states of New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina.  The result was better positions from our Democratic candidates.

Take Action: Help Support a Strong HHS Nominee

News Article - February 13th, 2009
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Click here to sign our petition urging President Obama to make sure a pro-equality nominee is put forth as the new Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.

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