Press Releases
March 2, 2007
Sacramento Stonewall Demands Anne Coulter Apologize for Homophobic Attack of John Edwards
SACRAMENTO—The Stonewall Democratic Club of Greater Sacramento called on Anne Coulter to apologize for her remarks today at the Conservative Political Action Committee, and called on Vice President Cheney, as well as the Republican Candidates for President, condemn her remarks. After being introduced by former Massachusetts Governor and Republican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney, Coulter remarked about former United States Senator and Democratic Candidate for President John Edwards, “I was going to have a few comments on the other Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards, but it turns out you have to go into rehab if you use the word ‘faggot,’ so I -- so kind of an impasse, can’t really talk about Edwards.”
Her remarks were greeted with applause by people attending the conference.
“Anne Coulter represents the worst of American politics,” said Dr. Darrick Lawson, President of the Stonewall Democratic Club. “Today, when Americans are becoming more and more accepting of gays and lesbians, for Anne Coulter to viciously and unnecessarily attack John Edwards shows how low conservatives have steeped. The fact that the audience applauded and the Republican candidates for President greeted Coulter with open arms shows the conservative movement’s real agenda is to continue slash and burn politics. It is why Americans soundly rejected the Republican Party at the polls in 2006 and will continue to do so in the future.”
Posted by SacAdmin at March 2, 2007 3:56 PM
February 15, 2007
Sacramento Stonewall Votes to Endorse Mayor Cabaldon for Assembly
Club Designates Pivotal Race As Priority
Sacramento, CA – On Monday, February 12th, the Stonewall Democratic Club of Greater Sacramento voted to endorse openly LGBT Mayor Christopher Cabaldon of West Sacramento for the 8th Assembly District. The club also voted to designate this race as a priority, which means that the grassroots power of the region’s largest Democratic club will now be fully behind Mayor Cabaldon’s race for the Assembly.
“With this endorsement, Stonewall intends to send a message to our friends and others that we will work very hard to elect Mayor Cabaldon to the Assembly,” stated club president, Dr. Darrick Lawson. “Mayor Cabaldon has an amazing record of achievement in West Sacramento, and he will help ensure that the LGBT Caucus remains strong for many years to come.”
If elected, Mayor Cabaldon would be the first LGBT person of color ever elected to the California legislature. More over, it would also be an historic achievement for the Filipino community, which has never had one of its own in the California Legislature. California’s Filipino community is the third largest Asian-Pacific Islander group in California.
“It is humbling to have the unequivocal support of Sacramento Stonewall,” said Mayor Cabaldon. “The fight for LGBT equality and the progressive goals of my campaign are central to the mission of this club, and I intend to win this race.”
In 2008, three of the five members of the LGBT Legislative Caucus will be forced to leave office due to term limits. In order to continue to be recognized as an official caucus, it is necessary for there to be at least three openly LGBT legislators.
For more information on Christopher Cabaldon’s Assembly Campaign, please visit: www.cabaldon.org
Posted by SacAdmin at February 15, 2007 6:53 AM
November 8, 2006
Sacramento Stonewall Democratic Club Declares Victory in Its Targeted Races
The Stonewall Democratic Club of Greater Sacramento has much to celebrate after the recent election.
On the national level, the removal of Rick Santorum from the Senate was targeted by the National Stonewall Democrats over one year ago at the urging of Sacramento Stonewall’s founding President Dan Roth and National Stonewall Democrats Co-Chair Laurie McBride, a resident of Sacramento and a founding member of the Sacramento Stonewall. Full Press Release
Posted by SacAdmin at November 8, 2006 2:04 PM
November 4, 2006
Houseman Attacked for His Membership in Sac Stonewall
Sacramento, California –- Dr. Darrick Lawson, President of the Stonewall Democratic Club of Greater Sacramento, issued the following statement on recent campaign tactics against Jerry Houseman, who is running for Sacramento City School Board. Full Press Release
Posted by SacAdmin at November 4, 2006 3:06 PM
September 18, 2006
Sacramento Stonewall Endorsements
Stonewall Democratic Club of Greater Sacramento made several key endorsements for the November 7, 2006 election at its meeting on September 11, 2006. “We endorsed 29 democratic candidates for local and statewide office that are excellent on LGBT issues,” stated Dr. Darrick Lawson, club President. “In addition the club also took a position on 14 propositions and measures.” More
Posted by SacAdmin at September 18, 2006 7:57 PM
June 6, 2006
Stonewall Congratulates Gretchen Bender on Her Historic Election
--Gretchen becomes first lesbian to win elected office in Sacramento County—
SACRAMENTO—The Stonewall Democratic Club of Greater Sacramento, whose mission is to elect openly gay and lesbian as well as gay friendly Democrats to public office, congratulated Gretchen Bender for her election to the Sacramento County Board of Education. Gretchen made history as the first lesbian to be elected in Sacramento County. Gretchen is now the only openly gay official serving in Sacramento County and one of a handful of open lesbian and gay officials in the Sacramento area. Full Press Release
Posted by SacAdmin at June 6, 2006 8:50 PM
April 20, 2006
Victory At Sac Unified School Board
The Sacramento Unified School Board voted 5 to 1 in favor of a referendum of support for Sacramento LBGT children to have a day of silence. This day brings recognition to the fact that many LGBT children face daily bigotry in their school setting affecting their ability to receive an education in a safe environment. There was however a huge protest from those claiming to be Christians against recognizing this event. Full Press Release
Posted by SacAdmin at April 20, 2006 9:00 AM
