News + Politics
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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...
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LGBT Attendees Sharing Excitement
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – As Democrats rally in Charlotte this week, LGBT attendees of this week's Democratic National Convention are among the most enthusiastic supporters in...
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DNC Attracts LGBT, Queer Youth Organizers
{LGBT organizers talk about their plans to highlight queer and youth issues during the DNC (L to R: Loan Tran, Gelisa Stitt, Matt Hickson...
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LGBT Community Prepares for DNC
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Volunteers and business owners in the LGBT community have been hard at work ensuring their visitors and guests during the week of...
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Confusion erupts over Stevie Wonder’s ‘confused’ gays, Frank Ocean remark
This week, The Guardian UK published an interview with Motown singer Stevie Wonder, 62. At the end of the article, reporter Paul Lester wrote that...
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DC Log Cabin Chapter Recommends Endorsing Romney-Ryan Ticket, But Defers to National Board for Final Decision
The D.C. chapter of the Log Cabin Republicans last week voted on and overwhelmingly passed a resolution telling the national board of their organization that...
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Billionaire Koch Brother Supports Marriage Equality
Marriage equality supporters found a new ally in an unlikely place earlier this week. The American billionaire and political activist David Koch, who, with his...
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Romney Accepts GOP Nomination As Eastwood Steals the Show
Mitt Romney formally accepted the nomination of his party for president in what was the most bizarre night of the Republican National Convention. Standing before...
