Stonewall Democrats of Alachua County elect one of their own Mayor of Gainesville

Press Release - April 14th, 2010

The Stonewall Democrats of Alachua County would like to offer our congratulations to City Commissioner Craig Lowe, who won yesterday's runoff election to become both the first member of our caucus elected Mayor of a city and the first openly-gay Mayor of Gainesville, Florida.

What if Democrats lose control of Congress?

News Article - April 5th, 2010
GayPolitics.com

Michael Mitchell, executive director of National Stonewall Democrats, told GayPolitics a GOP takeover of Congress would have a devastating effect on the chances for passage of key LGBT legislation.

Stonewall Democrats Say 'No' to Amendments, 'Yes' to Health Care Reform

Press Release - March 24th, 2010

“As Senators begin debate on the reconciliation package to the historic health care reform passed by the House over the weekend, they must not be side-tracked by Republican amendments that are nothing more than transparent stalling tactics."

Stonewall Democrats Respond to Historic Health Care Bill

Press Release - March 23rd, 2010
National Stonewall Democrats commended the 219 Democratic Representatives who were on the right side of history last night when they took a significant step toward federal health care reform. The legislation increases access and affordability of health care insurance and will benefit all Americans, including lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people and their families.

Rory Reid addresses the Southern Nevada Stonewall Democrats

Press Release - March 4th, 2010
Nevada Gubernatorial candidate Rory Reid addressed a Town Hall meeting hosted by the Southern Nevada Stonewall Democrats.

Stonewall Democrats Respond to MD Attorney General's Opinion on Marriage Recognition

Press Release - March 3rd, 2010
"We applaud Attorney General Doug Gansler for issuing this historic opinion. While there can be no doubt that public policy -- in Maryland, and around the country -- is trending toward increasing legal protections for same-sex couples, we need brave elected officials to spur that progress along."

Stonewall Democrats respond to Senate committee hearing on "DADT"

Press Release - February 2nd, 2010
“When the two top Defense officials stand with three-quarters of the American public in favor of overturning this discriminatory policy, Republican Committee members like Senators John McCain, Jeff Sessions and Saxby Chambliss are shown to be woefully out of touch in their defense of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ with unsubstantiated claims about effectiveness.

National Stonewall Democrats responds to Obama’s first State of the Union, call for action on DADT and ENDA

Press Release - January 28th, 2010
Executive Director Michael Mitchell: “The President’s promise is encouraging, but thousands have been kept from jobs because of workplace discrimination, including ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.’ Congress needs to act without delay.”

Nondiscrimination legislation passed in Akron, OH with help of local Stonewall affiliates

Press Release - January 26th, 2010
SDSC leadership at the bill signing

The Stonewall Democrats of Summit County have worked with Akron City administration for two years and been in regular contact with Summit County administration in the effort to pass nondiscrimination legislation and in 2009, they made concrete progress for their community. 

Stonewall Democrats Disappointed Marriage Equality in New Jersey Fell Short

Press Release - January 7th, 2010
Washington, DC -Today's vote underscores a stark truth: as the LGBT community continues to fight for our equal rights, we need to pay attention to who we are electing to office.