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Oct 07 2016

DPG Statement on LGBTQ History Month & Atlanta Pride

Release:  Friday, October 7, 2016                                                                             

Atlanta, GA – Democratic Party of Georgia LGBTQ Caucus Chair Jim Taflinger and First Vice Chair Colton Griffin issued the following joint statement in honor of LGBTQ History Month and Atlanta Pride.

“As we celebrate LGBTQ History Month and the 46th year of Pride celebrations in Atlanta, the Democratic Party of Georgia LGBTQ Caucus extends a special thanks to our allies and friends who continue to stand with us in advancing our journey towards full equality.

“The stakes in this year’s elections are extremely high and the end result will impact all of us for years to come. We have a clear choice. As a country, we can give in to the politics of hate and fear and cynicism, and enable policies that would strip away the civil liberties of the LGBTQ community and many others. Or we can elect Hillary Clinton and Georgia Democrats, who will fight for the rights of us all. We can preserve and build on the progress made under President Obama’s leadership and push our county forward.

“This month, it’s important to remember that Georgia remains a state that provides zero basic protections for LGBTQ individuals. We can be fired from work, discriminated in housing, and denied basic benefits based solely on whom we love. However, with the support of our allies and the leadership of Georgia Democrats in the state legislature, our march towards full equality and fairness and justice is just over the horizon.

“We welcome all Democrats and friends to join us this weekend at the Atlanta Pride celebration, with a special invitation to march with us in the Pride Parade. The parade kicks off at the Civic Center Marta Station at noon this Sunday, October 9th.

“A key value of the Democratic Party of Georgia is the belief that we are not identified by labels or our differences. We support each other as one family. We fight for each other’s rights. And we lift each other up because we are stronger together.”

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Details for marching in the Atlanta Pride Parade with Georgia Democrats can be found here.

Written by PNM Admin · Categorized: Georgia Democrats, Press Releases · Tagged: Atlanta Pride, Georgia Democrats, LGBTQ Caucus

Nov 16 2015

DPG LGBTQ Caucus & Young Dems of GA Stonewall Caucus to Host Meet & Greet with Rep. Taylor Bennett

Release:  Monday, November 16, 2015

Atlanta, GA – Saturday, November 21, the Democratic Party of Georgia LGBTQ Caucus and Young Democrats of Georgia Stonewall Caucus will host a meet and greet with Rep. Taylor Bennett. The event will be held at Manuel’s Tavern in Atlanta, and is co-hosted by Georgia Equality and the Fulton County Democratic Party.

“Rep. Bennett was a staunch ally to our community even before he ran for office, then ran unabashedly on our shared values of equality and inclusion—and won,” said DPG LGBTQ Chair Jim Taflinger in a statement. “We look forward to learning even more about Taylor and his priorities for the upcoming legislative session. Taylor and likeminded elected officials who stand for justice—for what is right—have been instrumental in the progress we’ve made. The host organizations of this event are thrilled to have this discussion with Rep. Bennett.”

Rep. Taylor Bennett was elected to represent Georgia House District 80 in a special election this past summer. Bennett soundly defeated his opposition in the run-off election, switching control of the seat from Republican to Democrat.

The joint event will be held at Manuel’s Tavern (602 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307) on November 21, 2015 at 11AM.

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Join the Facebook event here.

Written by PNM Admin · Categorized: Georgia Democrats, Party News, Press Releases · Tagged: Democratic Party of Georgia LGBT Caucus, LGBTQ Caucus, Rep. Taylor Bennett, Young Democrats of Georgia, Young Democrats of Georgia Stonewall Caucus

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