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DNC 2012: Obama makes his case for second term

Multiple nods to LGBT community during acceptance speech

September 7, 2012 | 4 Comments

DNC 2012: Gay speakers, issues take center stage on final night

Prime speaking slots for Frank, Baldwin, Zach Wahls

September 6, 2012 | 2 Comments

DNC 2012: R.I. guv says primary race ‘pivotal’ for marriage equality

Chafee says lesbian candidate's victory would send 'broad message'

September 6, 2012 | Comments Off

DNC 2012: Clinton delivers rousing speech at convention

Defends Obama on economy, attacks Romney

September 6, 2012 | 2 Comments

DNC 2012: First lady urges LGBT supporters to step up campaign efforts

Michelle Obama speaks at HRC, Victory Fund luncheon

September 5, 2012 | 2 Comments

DNC 2012: Gay speakers, issues pervade convention

Delegates approve platform backing marriage equality

September 5, 2012 | 8 Comments

UPDATE: Baldwin expects to campaign with Obama

Senate hopeful optimistic about employment protections, marriage equality

September 4, 2012 | 1 Comment

RNC 2012: Romney pledges to ‘honor the institution of marriage’

GOP candidate accepts party's nomination in convention speech

August 31, 2012 | 4 Comments

RNC 2012: Economy the priority for gay GOP delegates

Gay delegates dismissive of marriage rights, party platform

August 30, 2012 | 4 Comments

RNC 2012: Ryan praises Romney as ‘defender of marriage’

Vice presidential hopeful bashes Obama, appeals to younger voters

August 30, 2012 | Comments Off