HUD Proposes New Rule to Ensure Equal Access to Housing Regardless of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity

News Article - January 20th, 2011

The US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has proposed a new rule to ensure their housing programs are open to all Americans regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. HUD is seeking public comment on the new rule, which will be published on Monday, January 24th. The public comment period will close the following day, Tuesday, January 25th.

Honoring the Life and Work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

News Article - January 17th, 2011

Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on this 25th anniversary of the creation of this day as a Federal holiday.

We observe this day as a memorial to a transformational leader, but we also remember all people who have felt the sting of discrimination because of the color of their skin, the accent with which they speak, where they were born, where they worship, or even who they love.

President Obama Remarks in Arizona

News Article - January 13th, 2011

Tonight, President Obama attended a memorial service for the victims of the shooting in Tucson over the weekend.

Working together, Nevadans secure big changes

News Article - January 7th, 2011
NSD's affiliate in Nevada continues to advance equality for all

Derek Washington, President of the Southern Nevada Stonewall Democrats discusses Stonewall's work on the ground in Nevada on the DREAM Act and Don't Ask, Don't Tell. 

"We treated this as a battle," said Washington, who was among the first to ask for help from Latino activists. "People kept telling me we couldn't do this, we couldn't form this larger coalition. But that's the worst thing to say to me. If you try to tell me I can't do something, I'm gonna prove your ass wrong."

Sen. Ensign to support ‘Don’t Ask’ repeal: source

News Article - November 19th, 2010
Las Vegas Affiliate confirms Sen. John Ensign will support DADT repeal

Las Vegas Stonewall Democratic club worked to locally to get support of Senators to help repeal "Don't ask, Don't tell."  Chris Johnson, from the Washington Blade reports that the affiliate was able to secure Senator John Ensign as an affirmative vote to the National Defense Authorization Act. 

NSD: "Killing the Paycheck Fairness Act sends the message that women don’t matter as much as men."

News Article - November 17th, 2010
Paycheck Fairness Act Statement

Michael Mitchell says of today's failure of the Paycheck Fairness Act: 

“Killing the Paycheck Fairness Act is a loud and clear message that American women don’t matter as much as men. All Americans should repudiate such a notion and continue to work to make sure that an honest day’s work is rewarded with equal pay, regardless of the worker’s gender.”

TAKE ACTION: Don't Let up on DADT repeal and Unemployment Benefits

News Article - November 17th, 2010
Lame Duck Session proves critical to LGBT Community

ACTION NEEDED!

 Michael Mitchell, Executive Director of National Stonewall Democrats, released this statement today regarding crucial issues that need support this week in Congress:

“There’s a lot at stake during this year’s “lame duck” Congressional session for the LGBT community, a session that couldn’t be more important given the precarious state of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” repeal. With so much at stake for our community, we can’t let up."

National Stonewall Democrats “Pougnet ran a strong race and changed the conversation about how to run a campaign in California’s eastern desert.”

News Article - November 3rd, 2010

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Media Contact, National: Linsey Pecikonis, National Stonewall Democrats Communication Director, at 202-746-8426, lpecikonis@stonewalldemocrats.org

National Stonewall Democrats “disappointed that Rep. Dina Titus won’t be returning to Congress”

News Article - November 3rd, 2010

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11/2/10  

Media Contact, National & Local: Linsey Pecikonis, National Stonewall Democrats Communication Director, at 202-746-8426, lpecikonis@stonewalldemocrats.org

National Stonewall Democrats “Happy About the Reelection of Tim Bishop”

News Article - November 3rd, 2010

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11/2/10  

Media Contact, National: Linsey Pecikonis, National Stonewall Democrats Communication Director, at 202-746-8426, lpecikonis@stonewalldemocrats.org

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