National Stonewall Democrats’ Statement on Former RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman’s Coming Out

National Stonewall Democrats Executive Director, Michael Mitchell released this statement on the news of Ken Mehlman’s coming out earlier today, “The coming out process is a very personal and sacred one, regardless of one’s party, class or position of power and we’re glad that Mehlman has taken the opportunity to live his life openly and authentically. It is a stark illustration, however, of how damaging the closet can be when one puts ideology over personal integrity.

National Stonewall Democrats add Jerame Davis and Linsey Pecikonis to staff

The National Stonewall Democrats have added two key staff members who will be instrumental in the organization's mission and goals for the upcoming midterm election and throughout the year.  

National Stonewall Democrats Applaud Judge Walker’s Decision to lift the Stay

National Stonewall Democrats Executive Director, Michael Mitchell applauds Judge Walker's decision to lift the stay on the Proposition 8 case beginning August 18th. 

NSD Affiliate Gertrude Stein Democratic Club Statement on Today's DC Marriage Decision

Gertrude Stein Democratic Club issues statement regarding court's DC equal marriage decision.

Hundreds of LGBT and Allied Groups Call on Congress to Pass ENDA Now

Stonewall Democrats joins over two hundred organizations to demand immediate action on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act.


Stonewall commends President Obama's memo on hospital visitation rights

With his memorandum, the President took a bold step toward righting the injustice that too many lesbian and gay couples feel in their most vulnerable moments.

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

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.