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LGBT caucus energizes delegates and guests

Story by James Nichols CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hundreds of LGBT Democratic National Convention delegates and…

Historic Democratic platform calls for expanded LGBT rights

The Democrat’s plank, approved Tuesday, embraces rights and inclusion for LGBT in historic proportions.

DNC delegates and guests arrive in Charlotte

On the eve of LGBT history, delegates arrive for DNC and let loose.

Democrats unveil historic pro-LGBT party platform

The platform calls for the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act, supports the Employment Non- Discrimination Act, which would prohibit workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity, and protections for LGBT bi-national couples threatened with deportation.

Democratic Convention to bring LGBT big wigs to Charlotte

LGBT leaders from across the nation — including Colorado — will meet at the Democratic National Convention.

Charlotte’s local LGBT community prepares for DNC

Volunteers and business owners in the LGBT community have been hard at work ensuring their visitors and guests during the week of the Democratic National Convention receive star treatment.

Democratic Convention attracts LGBT, queer youth organizers

LGBT youth organizers head to the Democratic National Convention with an agenda.

Pro-civil union group grows war chest, zeroes in on targets

A group hoping to flip power of the Colorado General Assembly to the Democrats asked donors today which anti-civil union lawmaker they want to see booted from the House.

Democratic convention will highlight LGBT and progressive issues

Thousands of delegates, party activists, politicians and party officials will convene in Charlotte for the 2012 Democratic National Convention in September.

Pro-civil union group raised $55,000 before going public

A group hoping to strip Speaker of the House Frank McNulty of his power raised $55,000 before going public with its intentions, campaign finance reports show.