Outreach & Inclusion is Our Mission
Stonewall DFL represents the DFL in the LGBTQ community and represents the LGBTQ community in the DFL.
As the official LGBTQ outreach arm of the DFL, we participate in Pride and other events in every corner of the state – educating and registering voters, promoting our endorsed candidates, and creating a pipeline for LGBTQ people to get involved in the DFL Party.
We remind the Party of – and help it fulfill – its obligations of outreach and inclusion for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people.
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Belong to Something Greater!
Stonewall DFL members have voting privileges at all membership meetings and committee meetings; this includes voting for candidate endorsements.
The entire membership generally meets once or twice a year, electing the board of directors which meets monthly. Members are encouraged to be active with our six standing committees which meet with varying schedules. All meetings are public and guests are welcome.
Electing Champions for our Community
Stonewall DFL works for a safe and equitable Minnesota by endorsing and electing LGBTQ and allied candidates for public office in and in the Minnesota DFL Party. Our endorsements are important to many Minnesotans who seek our advice choosing candidates that will champion issues impacting the LGBTQ community.
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Rev. Dr. DeWayne Davis is the visionary leader that Minneapolis needs at this moment. Throughout his career, Rev. Dr. Davis has fought for justice. As a gay Black faith leader, he will bring his lived experience to the Mayor’s office, as well as a clear understanding of issues facing the broader LGBTQIA+ community, especially the Transgender and Intersex communities. He understands that to improve the lives of all Minneapolis residents, we must focus on those who are most impacted or systematically left behind. Rev. Dr. Davis demonstrates a deep knowledge of policy-making at the municipal, state, and federal levels as well as an understanding of the coalition-building required to achieve his stated policy goals. His campaign is centered around three pillars: Dignity, Opportunity, and Safety. His priorities coupled with his approach of intentional inclusion and intersectionality is the leadership that Minneapolis deserves. We believe he is the candidate best equipped to make lasting positive change for the residents of Minneapolis.
“As a proud gay Black man, it’s incredibly meaningful to be endorsed by Stonewall DFL. As mayor, I’ll work collaboratively to make sure that our LGBTQIA+ communities – and especially our trans and non-binary siblings – are not only safe from a hostile federal administration but also have what we need to flourish and thrive. You all make me proud to call Minneapolis home.” - Rev. Dr. DeWayne Davis
We ask that Minneapolis DFLers support our Stonewall DFL endorsed candidate for Minneapolis Mayor, Rev. Dr. DeWayne Davis, at the upcoming City Convention; and ask that voters rank Rev. Dr. DeWayne Davis as your first choice for Minneapolis Mayor. Dr. DeWayne Davis for Minneapolis Mayor
Read our full Press Release on our website.
“I am honored to be endorsed by stonewall and proud to stand with the LGBTQIA+ community in Ward 7. I believe our communities deserve leaders that protect and serve all people and act as allies for them.” - Katie Cashman
We ask delegates to support Councilmember Cashman at their Ward Convention this weekend and encourage DFLers to support her campaign.
We encourage delegates to the Ward 3 Convention on Saturday to show up and support Emilio. They are an outstanding leader who will carry our values to City Hall.
