Author Archives: Lisa Keen
GOP finale: Trump makes no LGBT promises this time
After his 2016 acceptance speech in which he promised to protect LGBT people, Trump said nothing in Thursday night's acceptance speech solicit support from the community.
GOP night 3: Grenell mum on LGBT support for Trump
Openly gay speaker Richard Grenell had a prime spot in the Wednesday night line up at the GOP convention, but he never said a word about Trump's record on LGBT issues.
GOP Day 2: Speaker attacks, Trump reaches out
The Trump campaign has begun formalizing its outreach to the LGBT community, but one speaker on the convention stage Tuesday night said the president would be a "fierce advocate" on the adoption and locker room controversies.
GOP Convention opens: LGBT opinions clash outside
The GOP convention launched Monday with speakers warning of another culture war, while LGBT people were left out of the party's "diversity" picture and traded barbs outside.
Former Ambassador Grenell to address Republican convention
The Republican National Convention has slated Republican gay activist and former ambassador to German Ric Grenell to address the convention Wednesday night.
Baldwin, Buttigieg speak on last night of Dem convention
In the final night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention, the LGBT community's two highest profile elected officials enjoyed prime-time slots to tell their stories.
Convention night 3: Democrats put focus on women
The third night of the Democratic convention focused largely on women, with vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris giving her acceptance speech.
LGBT profile continues strong on day two of DNC
LGBT people continued to play a high profile in the Democratic National Convention, participating in the opening keynote, announcing state delegation votes, and participating in the LGBTQ+ Caucus.
Judge stops HHS rule change from taking effect
The Trump administration's efforts to undercut non-discrimination protections for LGBT people in health care were stalled Monday when a federal judge stopped new HHS regulations from taking effect.
Trump issues surprise pardon to Susan B. Anthony
President Trump said someone told him last week that Susan B. Anthony had never been pardoned for her conviction for voting when women weren't allowed to vote. He announced he would sign a pardon on August 18, the 100th anniversary
