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This Time, Dougherty Doesn’t Get It

By Joel McDonald • Jun 1st, 2010 • Category: Blog, Related News & Events

Not everyone is correct 100% of the time, and Dougherty misses the mark in her Sunday column entitled, “Sen. Webb has the Right Idea on Military Policy: Don’t Rush.”



Virginia Democrats Vote in Support of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Repeal

By Joel McDonald • May 28th, 2010 • Category: Blog, Related News & Events

I am proud that every one of our Virginia Democrats in the House of Representatives voted for the passage of the amendment to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”. This policy has been a blemish on our nation for over a decade.



My Letter to Senator Webb Regarding “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”

By Joel McDonald • May 25th, 2010 • Category: Blog, Related News & Events

I have every confidence that they are more than capable of adjusting to the reality that gay men and women do serve honorably and bravely with their straight counterparts in defending our nation.



Flip-Flop McCain, and Why He’s Angry

By Joel McDonald • Feb 4th, 2010 • Category: Blog, Related News & Events

For McCain, his anger isn’t about military readiness or congressional oversight; it’s about politics. His actions aren’t about getting things done; they are about scoring points.



From the State of the Union to action: “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” targeted

By Joel McDonald • Feb 2nd, 2010 • Category: Blog, Related News & Events

President Obama has committed the US Military to work toward the repeal of the infamous “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT) policy that has led to thousands of armed service members being discharged simply because of who they chose to spend their lives with.



Reflecting on the National Equality March

By Joel McDonald • Oct 14th, 2009 • Category: Blog, Related News & Events

We did much more than put pressure on the grass during the National March for Equality. We marched in affirmation of who we are, with the knowledge of the rights that we, as Americans, should have.



Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Protest a Success in Virginia Beach

By Joel McDonald • Aug 17th, 2009 • Category: Blog, Related News & Events

The GLBT community came together to rally for their rights and protest against Don’t Ask Don’t Tell at Town Center in Virginia Beach, VA. [Pictures and Video Included]