Tag Archives: Democratic National Convention

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.

LGBT people in spotlight throughout Dem Convention Day One

LGBT people were in the spotlight throughout Monday night's Democratic National Convention, and will be again Tuesday night.

Many high profile LGBT speakers at Dem convention

Pete Buttigieg, Tammy Baldwin, and many other LGBT leaders will be part of the prime-time schedule at the Democratic National Convention this week.

Clinton speech: gesture to LGBT, breaking barriers

Hillary Clinton mentioned LGBT people only once in her speech Thursday night, accepting the Democratic presidential nomination, but nearly every other speaker made prominent reference to the community and its issues, including many openly LGBT speakers.

Democratic convention: ‘A home for ourselves’

The Democratic National Convention had its controversies this week, including a few boos for Barney Frank, but LGBT delegates and audiences saw a much friendlier atmosphere for their issues and concerns than at the Republican National Convention.

Clinton picks solid LGBT supporter as running mate

Hillary Clinton's vice presidential running mate will be U.S. Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia, who has a solid record of supporting equal rights for LGBT people.

Democrats in Philadelphia: A guide to watching the “gayest ever” convention

DNC LGBT Caucus Chair Earl Fowlkes says that, among other things, he's "very hopeful" there will be an openly LGBT speaker during prime time television coverage of next week's Democratic National Convention.