On the eve of Donald Trump’s inauguration, Stonewall Democrats of NYC are uniting with Stonewall Democratic clubs across the United States to form a new organization, the National Federation of Stonewall Democrats. Read more in today’s Politico.
“Our job is to continue to push for the Democrats who are elected to make sure that they’re speaking up,” said Jeremy Comeau, the federation’s president and a Democratic activist from Massachusetts. “If they just let the Republicans steamroll these issues through the Congress without providing the words of support for the community … we’re doomed.”
The umbrella group, composed of 21 state-level advocacy organizations, is emerging at a time when Democratic resistance to Trump and Republicans’ policies has otherwise been fractured and largely floundering since his November win.
Stonewall Democrats of NYC President, Gabriel Lewenstein, joins the National Federation of Stonewall Democrats’ Board of Governors, incorporating the voices of New York City’s rich and diverse LGBTQ+ community into national discussions.
Melissa Sklarz, SDNYC Board Member and Democratic District Leader in Queens, shared, "As one of few transgender elected officials nationwide, and a past Board Member of National Stonewall Democrats, I am acutely aware of the need for a strong, vocal, and national voice for the LGBTQ community within the Democratic Party. We have achieved unimaginable progress in record time in recent years - but the backlash continues to fall hardest on the most marginalized communities. I am thrilled the National Federation of Stonewall Democrats is taking up the mantle of ensuring that the Democratic Party remains the party of inclusion and freedom and continues to fight for LGBTQ people across the country."
Contact StonewallDemocraticClubNYC@gmail.com to learn more or get involved.
