February 18, 2016
LPAC Comedians Raise Money for Hillary Clinton
Winnie McCroy READ TIME: 2 MIN.
On June 15 at Town Hall in New York City, Kate Clinton and a cadre of lesbian and women comedians will come together to raise funds for Hillary Clinton's Presidential campaign.
Joe.My.God. reports that the national grassroots lesbian political action committee will bring this first of its kind benefit to the stage.
"Lesbian and queer women are on the cutting edge of cultural change," said Kate "Hilarity" Clinton. "Our comedy has always delivered pointed political commentary and helped inspire activism. I am thrilled that LPAC and this stellar line up of comics will take center stage in this critical election to urge our communities to get involved politically and to vote!"
The event features queer comics and women's rights champions, including Kate Clinton, Rosie O'Donnell, Billie Jean King, Lea DeLaria, Karen Williams, Cameron Esposito, Judy Gold, Marga Gomez, Jes Tom, Marsha Warfield, Rhea Butcher, and others.
Former "Late Show with David Letterman" Executive Producer and show runner Barbara Gaines will produce the show. Award-winning cartoonist and author Alison Bechdel will be designing an original poster for the event.
As the first national LGBTQ organization to endorse Hillary Clinton for President, LPAC plans to invest more than $500,000 -- including the proceeds of the evening's event -- to get out the vote, and inspire women, young people and the LGBTQ community to support Secretary Clinton and the LPAC-endorsed 2016 slate of progressive candidates.
Lesbian News reported that LPAC's support includes setting up a Lesbians 4 Hillary campaign, co-chaired by sports icon Billie Jean King, a longtime supporter of both LPAC and Clinton.
LPAC Board Chair Laura Ricketts said, "Hillary is an unyielding advocate for LGBTQ women. Our endorsement today represents LPAC's strong support of her candidacy."
"Hillary's campaign for president represents an historic opportunity for LGBTQ women of all ages and from all backgrounds to come together to elect a president who we know will stand with us," Shipp added.
And King said, "I am honored to join LPAC and help lead our effort to elect Hillary Clinton in 2016."
For tickets, visit http://teamlpac.com/2016/02/10/1535/
Winnie McCroy is the Women on the EDGE Editor, HIV/Health Editor, and Assistant Entertainment Editor for EDGE Media Network, handling all women's news, HIV health stories and theater reviews throughout the U.S. She has contributed to other publications, including The Village Voice, Gay City News, Chelsea Now and The Advocate, and lives in Brooklyn, New York.
