Doug in Mount Vernon's blog

The recent debate over whether the Democratic Congress should pursue a version of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) that did not include explicit protections for transgendered persons has come to a positive conclusion.  It seems our community is sticking together, and I couldn't be more pleased.  read more »

Well, last night was a very successful event for Equality Fairfax when we held our first ever state legislative candidate forum with our "Putting the 'Fair' in Fairfax" Senate Discussion Forum.  read more »

Today is a great day! Not just because of tonight's Senate Candidate Discussion Forum that will be held over at MCC NOVA. No, because, finally, after years and years and years of effort, and after repeated attempts by alarmist religious leaders making false claims about the proposed Hate Crimes law, the Matthew Shepard Act has passed the US Senate as an amendment to the defense authorization bill. This is cause to celebrate!  read more »

I wanted to jot down some quick facts on the records of the two candidates who will meet in person tomorrow night for the "Putting the 'Fair' in Fairfax" State Senate Candidate Discussion Forum. Both State Senator Jeannemarie Devolites-Davis and former state Delegate Chap Petersen are scheduled to attend the event. We thought it would be useful to present a few facts about the candidates' histories prior to the event.  read more »

Yesterday's news about the Court of Appeals decision in Maryland, denying the right of marriage to gay and lesbian couples, certainly was discouraging.  read more »

I know, I know. You hear the line every year. This year's election is the most important in recent memory!

But you know what? For GLBT persons in Virginia, and particularly right here in Fairfax County, the ol' cliche is absolutely without a doubt, THE TRUTH in 2007.

"Why is that, Doug?" you might ask.  read more »