Senator Arlen Specter Joins the Democratic Party

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Washington, DC - Today, the Stonewall Democrats released the following statement on the announcement of the intention of Senator Arlen Specter (PA) to join the Democratic Party:

Unions & LGBT Democrats Start Push for EFCA

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Washington, DC - Today, the Stonewall Democrats and Pride At Work (AFL-CIO) launched an unprecedented campaign to build support for two pieces of pro-equality federal legislation - the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) and the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA).  SharedAgenda.org, a joint program of both organizations, aims t

Stonewall Democrats Applaud VT Marriage Victory

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Washington, DC - Today, the Stonewall Democrats issued the following statement in response to the enactment of marriage legislation by the Vermont General Assembly:

Stonewall Democrats Applaud Iowa Marriage Ruling

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Washington, DC - Today, the Stonewall Democrats issued the following statement in response to a decision by the Iowa Supreme Court that found all Iowans have the freedom to marry under the Iowa Constitution:

Stonewall Democrats Question RNC Chair Record

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Washington, DC - Today, the National Stonewall Democrats warned of the troubling record of Michael Steele on issues of equality. Steele, who was elected today as the new Chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC) is the former Lt.

Ray Buckley Elected ASDC President

 

Openly-Trans Democrat Elected DPO Treasurer

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Washington, DC – Today, the Stonewall Democrats congratulated Laura Calvo upon her election as Treasurer of the Democratic Party of Oregon.  Calvo, a seasoned Democratic operative, becomes the first openly-transgender officer of a state Democratic party.  A member of the Board of Directors for National Stonewall Democrats, Calvo also serves as Chair of the Oregon Stonewall

Jon Hoadley on Rick Warren: What are we fighting FOR?

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Response to CT Marriage Ruling

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Washington, DC - Today, the National Stonewall Democrats applauded the Connecticut Supreme Court for recognizing the freedom of all Connecticut couples to marry. In today's ruling, the Connecticut Supreme Court declared that state statute, which denies equal access to civil marriage is unconstitutional under the equal protections and due process guarantees of the state constitution.

Response to Comments in VP Debate

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Washington, DC - Today, the National Stonewall Democrats released the following statement in response to the discussion of same-sex benefits during the Vice Presidential debate: