In a May 18 press release, the Stonewall Democrats of San Antonio”strongly urged” voters not to cast ballots in the June 5 runoff election for District 9 candidate Patrick Von Dohlen citing his “extensive history of inciting anti-LGBTQIA hate.” In the District 9 runoff, Von Dohlen is facing off against incumbent John Courage who received 47…
S.A. Family Association Leader Opposes Appointment of Lesbian Business Woman to Mayoral Commission
Patrick Von Dohlen, president of the anti-LGBT San Antonio Family Association (SAFA), issued an action alert to his members urging them to oppose the appointment of a lesbian business woman to a mayoral commission. “Here we go again…,” the December 11 alert reads. “SA City Council this Thursday, December 13, will appoint what appears to…
Interview: Ruby Resendez, Candidate for State Rep. District 116
Ruby Resendez is one of three Democrats vying for the office of State Representative District 116 in the March 1 primary. She will face off against Martin Golando, former chief of staff to State Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, and Diana Arevalo, secretary of the Bexar County Democratic Party. Resendez has been active in San Antonio’s…
Over 80 candidates invited to Stonewall Dems endorsement forum
The Stonewall Democrats of San Antonio will hold an endorsement forum where over 80 candidates have been invited to speak to their members on Sunday, January 24. The March 1 primary includes ballots for president, Congressional races, state offices ( judges, representatives and senators) and county officials including sheriff. (For a complete list of races…
Local activists participate in campaign training
Activists from San Antonio are representing the city’s LGBT community at political campaign training provided this summer by the Gay & Lesbian Victory Institute and Yale University. Robert Salcido, who works as the San Antonio field organizer for Equality Texas and sits on the boards of the LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Pride Center SA and…