Former D.C. resident was legal director at Whitman-Walker in 1980s
LGBTQ group endorses Erin Palmer over incumbent Mendelson
Bowser absent from virtual LGBTQ candidates forum
Eight of nine in hotly contested race participate in virtual debate
Longtime official replaced by Earl Fowlkes
Effort comes amid nationwide debate over accountability
Activists prepare for prolonged battle over Initiative 77
9 gay, lesbian candidates on June 19 primary ballot
Longtime LGBT advocate a āmajor forceā in Democratic Party
Three-member contingent rejects call for abstention