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RNC 2012: Santorum calls for end to ‘assault on marriage’

Anti-gay Republican says Obama's policies 'undermine the traditional family'

August 29, 2012 | 1 Comment

RNC 2012: ‘Homocon’ party strikes different tone at GOP convention

Male dancers, pop music, tribute to Breitbart make for unique event

August 29, 2012 | 1 Comment

RNC 2012: Chaffetz predicts anti-gay marriage forces will win at 2012 ballot

Utah Republican backs U.S. constitutional amendment barring gay nuptials

August 28, 2012 | Comments Off

RNC 2012: LGBT protesters demonstrate at convention

Undeterred by rain, activists rail against Republican Party

August 28, 2012 | Comments Off

RNC 2012: Kolbe gives ‘qualified endorsement’ to Romney

Former lawmaker says GOP candidate better than Obama on economics

August 27, 2012 | Comments Off

RNC 2012: Fla. gay Republicans welcome GOP convention

Local Republicans support Romney, dismiss anti-gay platform

August 26, 2012 | 12 Comments

RNC 2012: Congressional Republicans to attend Log Cabin fundraiser

Bono Mack, Biggert, Dold confirmed as special guests

August 25, 2012 | 3 Comments

Will Obama campaign with Baldwin in Senate race?

Lesbian candidate trails Thompson in new polls

August 24, 2012 | 2 Comments

Holder calls on LGBT attorneys to advance cause of equality

Att'y gen'l addresses annual gay lawyer convention

August 23, 2012 | 1 Comment

Dems on track to break records with LGBT convention delegates

Stonewall identifies at least 470 LGBT delegates to convention

August 23, 2012 | 5 Comments