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Rep. Barney Frank Equates Log Cabin Republicans to “Uncle Toms”
Out gay Rep. Barney Frank slammed Log Cabin Republicans today, equating them to “Uncle Toms” in a highly charged interview on the last day of...
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Party Time
During the past long weekend – thanks to organized labor – I had a chance to spend about 48 hours in Florida visiting with my...
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One Party, Two Camps
As gay Republicans headed home at the end of the Republican National Convention last week, many seemed content with how they had been received by...
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Equality Virginia Praises Krupicka’s Victory in Special Election
Equality Virginia, the major nonpartisan LGBT rights organization in the commonwealth, praised the election of former Alexandra City Councilman K. Rob Krupicka to the Virginia...
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GOProud on the ground in Charlotte for DNC rebuttals
By Matt Comer/QNotes CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Fresh off his trip to Tampa, Fla., for the Republican National Convention, Jimmy LaSalvia, co-founder and executive director of the...
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Michelle Obama Asks LGBT DNC Guests for Election Help
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – First lady Michelle Obama was an honored guest Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 5, at a Human Rights Campaign and Gay & Lesbian Victory...
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Michelle Obama and the Democrats Go All-In
A week in politics truly is an eternity. Just a few days ago, as supporters of LGBT equality and women's choice excoriated the Republican Party...
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Michelle Obama Electrifies Convention as Democrats Embrace Gay Community
The Democratic Party embraced its liberal base last night, the first night of the Democratic National Convention, openly acknowledging their support for key social issues,...
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Platform Calls for Expanded LGBT Rights
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Delegates to the Democratic National Convention approved their platform on Tuesday evening, Sept. 4. By voice vote, Democrats became the first major...
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LGBT Caucus Meeting Galvanizes Attendees
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Hundreds of LGBT Democratic National Convention delegates and their guests attended a caucus meeting early Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 4, at the Charlotte...
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Schumer at DNC: We will pass ENDA
New York Sen. Chuck Schumer speaks with a blogger at Charlotte’s Democratic National Convention (Photo by Matt Comer/QNotes) By Matt Comer/QNotes CHARLOTTE, N.C. — New...
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Pro-Romney Super PAC Ad Targets Obama Marriage Equality Support
A new pro-Romney super PAC ad running in North Carolina during the Democratic National Convention takes direct aim at President Barack Obama’s support for marriage...
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''Ex-Gay'' Ban Awaits Brown Signature
With the flick of Gov. Jerry Brown's pen, California is poised to become the first state in the nation to outlaw gay ''conversion'' and ''reparative''...
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DNC Delegates Arrive
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – As delegates and special guests arrived in Charlotte Monday for the 2012 Democratic National Convention, festivities celebrating the renomination of President Barack...
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Maryland Man Facing Charges in Possible Transgender Attack
A Maryland man faces six charges ranging from attempted first-degree murder to theft after allegedly stabbing an unnamed victim after the two engaged in a...
