June 18, 2011 12:22 AM UTC

Colorado Stonewall Dems Return

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• by: redstateblues

Just in time for Denver PrideFest 2011, it was announced this week that Colorado Stonewall Democrats has been reorganized and will once again provide an outlet for progressive members of the GLBT community to have their voices heard. As OutFront Colorado reports:

Gay? Check. Democrat? Check. Politically active? Check.

Sounds like you’d be the perfect member for the newly reorganized Colorado Stonewall Democrats.

The organization announced Tuesday they’re back in business.

In March, when Colorado Democrats picked Rick Palacio–an openly gay activist and former DC staffer–to be their State Chair, he promised that the once-defunct initiative would be reborn. Former Colorado Pols contributor and gay rights activist Justin Henceroth will serve as interim Chair until the initiative can elect official leadership at their first meeting at State Party headquarters June 27th. Full press release below the fold.

For Immediate Release:

June 14, 2011

Contact: Justin Henceroth, 970-389-6996      

                                         Colorado Stonewall Democrats Announce Reorganization

(Denver) – The Colorado Stonewall Democrats today announced the reorganization and reactivation of the initiative and called on Colorado Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered Democrats and their straight allies to join their efforts.

“Democratic party leaders, like State Party Chair Rick Palacio and State Representative Mark Ferrandino, along with a diverse group of community members have already signed on to help get the initiative up and running again,” said Interim Chair Justin Henceroth.  “Colorado was a single vote away from enacting the Civil Unions bill this year, which means our level of participation–in electing Democratic legislators and educating our elected officials–is as crucial now as ever.

“Colorado Stonewall Democrats will be active in helping the Civil Union Act pass next year, along with all legislation going forward that affects GLBT Coloradans.  And we will work hard to elect fair-minded legislators who are friendly to our causes into office.  We call on our community members from all over the state to join our movement today.”

Stonewall Democrats have more than 90 chapters across the country and act as a grassroots force for social change within the GLBT rights movement and Democratic Party.  Members participate in a variety of party-related activities from calling voters, putting campaign mailings together, going door-to-door for GLBT-friendly candidates and having honest conversations with Democratic officials about why GLBT families need and deserve more support.

Colorado Stonewall Democrats will be in attendance at the Denver Pride Parade on June 19 at Civic Center Park. All members of the Colorado GLBT community and their allies are encouraged to join the Colorado Stonewall Democrats in the parade. The parade will start at 9:30 am in Cheesman Park.

The next meeting of the Colorado Stonewall Democrats will be Monday, June 27, 2011 at 6:30PM at the Democratic Party Headquarters, 777 Santa Fe Drive, Denver.  This meeting will include the election of officers and enactment of by-laws.

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