Name: First Friday LGBTQ+ Social @ The Commentary
Start: 2024-10-04T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-10-05T01:00:00.000Z
Location: The Westin Arlington

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The group began eleven months ago in response to the frustrations and anger raised by the Trump presidency and administration and the Republican/Conservative Congress. The group is organized with volunteers who coordinate sign making for demonstrations, a press person who handles news releases, a photographer, writers who have developed a library of letters on various subjects that can be accessed by anyone wanting to write a letter to an editor of a newspaper or an elected official but is inexperienced in letter writing for public consumption, a person who coordinates post card campaigns, an environmental committee, a coordinating committee that organizes the group’s participation in demonstrations and marches, a person who coordinates phone call campaigns on behalf of Democratic candidates in Florida and other states and a person who handles the Facebook page for the group which can be accessed by entering "Democrats for Action" in the search box.

The group is made up of 250 people, many with no previous political experience, who reside in Cascade Lakes and other communities throughout the county. We encourage people who live outside of Cascade Lakes to join the group and consider starting similar grass roots activist groups within their own communities.

Anyone interested in attending the next meeting should contact Bruce at (561) 736-1329 or by email

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In the first days of July 2017, the U. S. Supreme Court threw out North Carolina’s congressional district maps because the State legislature because they used racial profiling to pack districts in one party’s favor. Now the Court must address the issue of gerrymandering based on partisanship. Having ruled against racial gerrymandering so recently, they might rule against rigged elections altogether.

We must also campaign for legislation against gerrymandering. Reagan and Obama both came out against rigged elections. Register your support at http://AwareCitizens.org/gerrymandering.html NOTE: Do not RSVP this activity as it will not count as an endorsement

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Reserve your spot for free on **[Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/992473042587?aff=oddtdtcreator)** so we have an accurate guest count. The first 100 to RSVP will get in. This signature social event happens monthly and brings together LGBTQ+ folk from all over the DMV and the world! Better yet, there is no cover.

Meet LGBTQ+ folk and make meaningful new connections. This free to attend social event is ideal for making new friends, casual professional networking, idea-sharing, and community building. Or just unwind and enjoy the extended happy hour specials.

The Commentary is all about coming together and connecting in conversation and shared experiences. It is the hotel restaurant/bar lounge located inside the Westin Arlington Gateway, 801 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22203. **[See map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Commentary/@38.8806129,-77.1142681,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x795304b54f162026?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj2s4rOutSBAxW8mmoFHWB7A6AQ_BJ6BAhAEAA&ved=2ahUKEwj2s4rOutSBAxW8mmoFHWB7A6AQ_BJ6BAheEAg)**.

You can still enter from the hotel side; but, you will see an entrance dedicated solely to The Commentary.

The Commentary is attached to the Westin hotel.

This free to attend social is hosted by Go Gay DC, which is Metro Washington DC's LGBTQ+ community focused on friendship, leadership, and service. It now reaches over 10K fabulous people and is growing fast. For more fun events like this, visit [https://4142298.xyz/GoGayDC](https://4142298.xyz/GoGayDC)

Go Gay DC Leader **[TJ Flavell](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tjflavell/)**[ ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tjflavell/)will be there to greet you.

EQUALITY NoVa is a promotional partner. It serves Northern Virginia's LGBTQ+ and Allies and is a strong beacon for equality. It is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit open to all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning (LGBTQ) people and straight allies. It provides fun social activities, builds relationships with elected officials, and works with civic groups on community service. For more information, visit [https://www.equalitynova.org](https://www.equalitynova.org).

You are welcome regardless of where you live. Guests from DC, Maryland, and Virginia often attend.

**Be Eco-friendly:** You are encouraged to take Metro.The Ballston stop is only two city blocks from the Westin. The South Elevator exit is closest. Ballston is served by the Orange/Silver lines. Ballston is also a major bus hub. Go to Metro Trip Planner: [https://www.wmata.com/schedules/trip-planner/](https://www.wmata.com/schedules/trip-planner/ "https://www.wmata.com/schedules/trip-planner/")

**Note: The Westin unfortunately no longer offers complimentary parking.** If you must drive, nearby Ballston Quarter has public spaces available for $1 for 3 hours. Details: [https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Programs/Transportation/Locations/Ballston-Public-Parking-Garage](https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Programs/Transportation/Locations/Ballston-Public-Parking-Garage "https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Programs/Transportation/Locations/Ballston-Public-Parking-Garage")

Feel free to invite all your friends!

We hope you can make it! You may arrive at any time that's convenient for you.

If you wish to dine there, the menu is All American eatery infusing East Coast ingredients with a West Coast flair. Of course the staff still will be fabulous. See the **[menu](https://www.opentable.com/r/the-commentary-arlington)**.

This event is a safe, inclusive space for everyone under the rainbow. This event is for all ages. Remember to bring your ID, as everyone who wishes to drink alcohol is carded of course.

Search keywords: LGBT LGBTQ LGBTQI LQBTQIA Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Intersex Straight Allies Nonbinary Non-binary

Go Gay DC is on social media:

Join the Facebook Group
[https://www.facebook.com/groups/GoGayDC](https://www.facebook.com/groups/GoGayDC)

Like the Facebook Page
[https://www.facebook.com/GoGayDC](https://www.facebook.com/GoGayDC)

Follow on Instagram
[https://www.instagram.com/GoGayDC](https://www.instagram.com/GoGayDC)

Follow on X
[https://twitter.com/GoGayDC](https://twitter.com/GoGayDC)

Watch on YouTube
[https://www.youtube.com/GoGayDC](https://www.youtube.com/GoGayDC)

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TJ Flavell

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First Friday LGBTQ+ Social @ The Commentary

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