The Delaware Senate voted 16-5 to pass an LGBTQ Pride resolution. 4 Republicans (Lawson, Wilson, Hocker , and Richardson vote “ No”. Only one Democrat voted “ No “- Bruce Ennis. Stonewall supported Ennis’ Primary opponent last year. To not even acknowledge Pride!!
@CSnyderHall Romney may not like Trump’s lack of principles and morality, but he wasn’t in the Senate in 2016. He is acting in accordance with his anti-choice, anti- LGBTQ, anti- ACA beliefs
Delaware Stonewall PAC is pleased to announce that, based on feedback from its New Castle County members, it has made additional endorsements for the September 15 Democratic Primary:
Matt Meyers for New Castle County Executive and Sean Barney for Wilmington City Council
Delaware Stonewall PAC has made two additional endorsements for the Sept 15 Democratic Primary. Gov John Carney and State Representative John Viola have supported all LGBTQ bills filed in Delaware, Carney as Lt Governor, Congressman and Governor; Viola since first elected in 1998
We have endorsed the following in the 9/15 Primary for State House:
RD 4-Gerald Brady, Ray Seigfried (7), Matthew Wallace Powell (8), Eric Morrison (27), Robert Haynes (34) Morrison would be first out member of the House; Sarah McBride, first transgender State Senator in the US.
We have endorsed in the 9/15 Primary the following Democrats:
US Senator Chris Coons, Gov John Carney, Ins Commissioner Trinidad Navarro, State Senate Sarah McBride (1) Kyle Gay (5) Dave McBride (13) and Kyra Hoffner (14)
State House list will follow
@ChrisCoonsforDE@nlgja You have been supportive of our community on every issue and legislative initiative since you first entered elective office. We thank you for all you have done.
Out of concern for the health of our guests, Delaware Stonewall PAC is canceling it August 15 fundraiser and endorsement announcements. Endorsements will be announced beginning next month. Contributions to endorsed candidates will be made where it will help their election.
The Supreme Court ruled that law prohibiting employers from discriminating on the basis of sex applies to LGBTQ+ individuals. Chief Justice Roberts and Justice Gorsuch joined the 4 liberal justices in this 6-3 decision
During the month of June, we recognize LGBTQ #PrideMonth . This is an opportunity to celebrate and remember the history of the LGBTQ community and show support and appreciation for LGBTQ Delawareans.
Eight years ago today Vice President Joe Biden, appearing on Meet the Press, gave his full support for marriage equality. Two years before that he met with leaders of Delaware Stonewall and Equality Delaware in the White House and told them marriage equality was inevitable.
Attorney General Kathy Jennings addressed De Stonewall’s annual meeting yesterday. She informed us that a bill establishing an Office of Civil Rights..is on the Wednesday agenda of the House Administration Committee. Ask leadership to vote it onto the floor this week. SB96
Congratulations to newly sworn in Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. The election of a lesbian black mayor in America’s 3rd largest city is truly historic. She joins Colorado Governor Jared Polis as the top out elected officials