MICHAEL PETRELIS: Gay Reps Hosting DC Democratic Fundraiser on Wednesday With Pelosi. “If I still lived in Washington, I’d be organizing a picket to take place outside the home where this fundraiser will happen on Wednesday. It is time to close the LGBT checkbook and ATM for the Democratic Party, until such time as the party actually delivers some real legislative and presidential-driven changes and advancement for LGBT people.” It seems to me that the votes ought to be there for DOMA repeal.