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Openly gay Democrats take the podium at Democratic Convention
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The first official day of the Democratic National Convention showcased the party’s solidarity with the LGBT community as speakers — including several openly gay Democrats — took to the podium to voice support and delegates approved for the first time a platform that endorses marriage equality.
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First Lady, San Antonio Mayor electrify opening night at Democratic Convention
CHARLOTTE, NC — In uncompromising honesty — tinged with personal emotion and a great deal of passion — the two major speeches of the opening night of the 2012 Democratic Convention appeared to have electrified both convention goers as well as millions watching on live broadcasts.
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DNC 2012: Jubilant LGBT delegates vow to support Obama
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hours before the Democratic National Convention’s opening session was called to order Tuesday night, a record number of more than 550 LGBT delegates, alternate delegates and convention committee members met as a recognized convention caucus.
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Federal judge approves gender reassignment surgery for convicted murderer
BOSTON — A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the Massachusetts Department of Corrections to provide taxpayer-funded gender reassignment surgery to an inmate serving life in prison for murder, “because it is the only way to treat her serious medical need.”
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Democrats vote to adopt party platform endorsing ‘freedom to marry’
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Democratic Party on Tuesday voted to support the freedom to marry as an official plank in the Party’s platform, putting the party on record as the first major political party in U.S. history in favor of marriage equality for same-sex couples. Official language of the platform, released Monday evening, also calls […]
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Ad targets Obama’s support of same-sex marriage during Democratic Convention
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Campaign for American Values political action committee has launched a new advertising campaign aimed at independent voters and Democrats unhappy with the President’s position on same-sex marriage.
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Catholic university includes ‘homosexuality’ in course on ‘deviant behavior’
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — A group of gay university alumni and allies is challenging the Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio, over its inclusion of homosexuality in its course on “deviant behavior.”
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Roundup: Marriage equality endorsed by key Republican figures
Washington’s anti-gay activists are falling way behind in fundraising, as the pro-equality side gears up for a huge television ad campaign. And support for marriage equality grows, with endorsements from key Republican figures including one of the Koch brothers.
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Democrats unveil historic party platform backing ‘freedom to marry,’ ENDA
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — On the eve of their national convention in Charlotte, N.C., the Democratic Party on Monday unveiled its official platform, one that supports marriage equality for gays and lesbians — an historic first for a national U.S. political party.
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Democratic Convention attracts LGBT youth organizers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Thousands of Democratic National Convention delegates and guests will celebrate the renomination of President Barack Obama this week as thousands more people show up to protest the national political convention.