NSD: "We trust Sen. Brown will hold to his word and make sure DADT is repealed"

Press Release - December 3rd, 2010
NSD and Bay State Stonewall's Joint Statement on Sen. Brown's Support of DADT repeal

Bay State Stonewall Democrats Co-Chairs Claire Naughton and Steve Iannoccone teamed with Michael Mitchell, Executive Director of the National Stonewall Democrats to respond to Sen. Scott Brown's (R-MA) support of repealing DADT. "We hope that, as a soldier, Sen. Brown is aligned with what military leaders have been saying in Senate hearings: that the military is based on a culture of integrity and DADT demands just the opposite,” said Claire Naughton.

Executive Director, Michael Mitchell: GOP Stop obstructing Senate Business on the backs of the LGBT Community

Press Release - December 1st, 2010
NSD's response to GOP Senate Letter

Michael Mitchell, Executive Director of National Stonewall Democrats thinks “The GOP is trying to deflect attention away from the fact that the refuse to budge on what a large majority of Americans, and a commensurate number of the military, want: a repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. And they’re brazenly using lesbian and gay soldiers as ransom. Their behavior would be shocking if it wasn’t part of their normal playbook. Again, the American people deserve much, much better. Unfortunately, we’re not going to get it from the Republicans.”

NSD: Congratulates the hardworking activists in Illinois for their victory for comprehensive Civil Unions

Press Release - December 1st, 2010
Civil Unions reach the Prairie State

Michael Mitchell, National Stonewall Democrats Executive Director, congratulates the hardworking activists for their victory with the Illinois Legislature Passing a Civil Unions Bill and is encouraged by the expanding of marriage equality throughout the United States.

Statement by President Obama on DOD Report on Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

Press Release - December 1st, 2010
President Obama's statement on the Department of Defense's release of the report detailing the military's readiness to remove Don't Ask, Don't Tell as military protocol. He states, "With our nation at war and so many Americans serving on the front lines, our troops and their families deserve the certainty that can only come when an act of Congress ends this discriminatory policy once and for all. The House of Representatives has already passed the necessary legislation. Today I call on the Senate to act as soon as possible so I can sign this repeal into law this year and ensure that Americans who are willing to risk their lives for their country are treated fairly and equally."

DADT repeal is not some fringe issue, it's supported by a large majority of Americans and service members

Press Release - November 30th, 2010
NSD's statement on DADT Pentagon Report Release

Michael Mitchell, Executive Director of the National Stonewall Democrats, "Calls on Senators standing in the way of history to trust the military’s study and vote for the National Defense Authorization Act with DADT repeal language intact. We also call on our Stonewall Democrat family and supporters to immediately contact their Senators, regardless of party, to ask them to support DADT repeal now that the Defense Department has released their comprehensive study.”

National Stonewall Democrats: Sen. Pryor needs to remember he represents all of Arkansas and vote for cloture and the NDAA

Press Release - November 30th, 2010
NSD hold Sen. Mark Pryor (D- AR) Accountable

"At National Stonewall Democrats, part of our mission is to hold Democrats accountable for how their views and votes affect our community,” said Michael Mitchell, National Stonewall Democrats Executive Director. “It saddens me that from time to time we have to call members of our Party on the carpet for their backwards views on equality and the votes that adversely affect the LGBT community.

Executive Director, Michael Mitchell: "while tracking and prosecuting hate crimes is hardly a partisan issue, the commitment to pass pro-equality measures sadly appears to be."

Press Release - October 28th, 2010
Press Statement Release

Michael Mitchell, Executive Director of the National Stonewall Democrats releases a statement on the First Annivesary of the Matthew Shepard Act being signed into law.

“We cannot forget that pro-equality laws like the Matthew Shepard Act aren’t just about ideas; they are about people and have an effect on real people’s lives. We hold the Shepard and Byrd families in our hearts today – as we do the families and loved ones tragically affected by hate crimes.”

National Stonewall Democrats’ call on the Obama Administration to deem ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Unconstitutional

Press Release - October 19th, 2010
NSD Statement on the DADT Stay Denial

Washington DC - Michael Mitchell, Executive Director of the National Stonewall Democrats, released this statement  in response to Judge Philips’ denying the government’s request to stay the injunction against ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’.

“If the Obama administration is going to appeal this decision to higher courts, then we need to hear the President say that he believes DADT is unconstitutional."

National Stonewall Democrats' Statement Regarding the Department of Justice Decision to Appeal Lower Court DOMA Rulings

Press Release - October 12th, 2010
NSD Statement on DOMA Appeal

National Stonewall Democrats Executive Director, Michael Mitchell, states, “We take the President at his word with his stance on repealing DOMA, but we know the stark reality for LGBT voters. This is a call to arms - elect pro-equality candidates on November 2nd.”

National Stonewall Democrats Statement on Injunction of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Investigations and Discharges

Press Release - October 12th, 2010
NSD Statement on the DADT Injunction Ruling

National Stonewall Democrats, Executive Director, Michael Mitchell states,  Judge Phillips' decision is step in right direction, but the fastest way to repeal is through the Senate.”

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