This past year has made tremendous progress in LGBT Civil Rights, so it was very festive at the annual Stonewall Democrats Holiday Party. I was once on the Board of Directors of the Stonewall Democrats of New York City, a powerful caucus that helps direct and advise the Democratic party in New York City on Gay issues and causes. The holiday soiree took place on December 13th at The LGBT Community Center of New York City. The guest list included City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, City Councilman Danny Dromm, NY State Assembly Members Danny O'Donnell and Dick Gottfried, Former City Comptroller Bill Thompson, Eric Bottcher of Governor Cuomo's office, judicial delegate Melissa Sklarz and many more political activists and elected officials.