All posts tagged "democratic national convention"
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The Biden Question: A Metro Weekly Reader Forum
Our readers weigh in on whether President Biden should continue his campaign or gracefully bow out, among other election-related questions.
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He Should Stay: The Case for Keeping Biden
The Democratic Party and its allies must stand by President Biden and his campaign despite his recent debate fumble.
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He Should Go: The Case for Dropping Biden
The president has pulled us from the brink, earned his laurels, and now must finish his term and bless his successor.
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LGBT convention speakers tout Clinton as their champion
Sarah McBride and other leaders make case for why a Hillary Clinton presidency would be better for LGBT rights
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Democrats putting on “gayest convention ever”
When it comes to LGBT issues, Democrats aren’t clowning around. In looking to provide a contrast with the Republicans, who held their convention in Cleveland...
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Jason Collins praises Hillary Clinton in Democratic convention speech
–Jason Collins, a former player for the Brooklyn Nets for 13 years and the first openly gay man in the National Basketball Association (NBA), addressing...
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Hack at Thee, Partisan!
Things are looking up for Democrats, whose national convention presented strong speeches by Barack and Michelle Obama, Bill Clinton, Joe Biden, San Antonio Mayor Julián...
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Transgender Delegation Makes DNC ''Especially Historic''
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The 2012 Democratic Convention proved to be reflective of the country's ''melting pot'' moniker in multiple ways. The number of LGBT delegates...
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Obama Expresses Support for Gay Community in Convention Speech
With a speech that was both a call to arms to the Democratic base and a direct response to Republican critics, President Barack Obama brought...
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Support for Gay Community on Display During Last Day of Democratic Convention
The Democratic Party wore their support for the gay community on their sleeve Thursday as the party’s national convention came to a close. On the...
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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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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...
