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Tim Walz tells America who he is in impassioned DNC speech

Wednesday night at the Democratic National Convention was marked by a series of powerful speeches from some of the nation’s most influential voices, each emphasizing themes of unity, freedom, and the urgent need to fight for America’s future by electing Vice President Kamala Harris in November. With the convention in full swing, former President Bill …

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Pete Buttigieg calls for ‘better politics’ to combat ‘darkness’ of Trump’s America

Pete Buttigieg took center stage at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday night, delivering a powerful speech that highlighted the stark contrast between the Democratic vision of America and what he described as the “darkness” being sold by former President Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance.

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HRC’s Kelley Robinson to DNC: We fight for LGBTQ+ freedom “without exception”

Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson addressed the Democratic National Convention in Chicago Wednesday, highlighting the stories of her family and other LGBTQ+ Americans, and drawing a sharp contrast between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.

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Pete Buttigieg inducted into LGBTQ+ Political Hall of Fame at DNC

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was honored Tuesday when he was inducted into the LGBTQ+ Political Hall of Fame during the LGBTQ+ Victory Institute’s “Victory at the DNC” event. Held at The Wit Hotel’s rooftop event space in Chicago, the ceremony was part of the ongoing Democratic National Convention and celebrated the achievements and increasing …

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Black transgender Air Force veteran Vanity Williams shot to death in Houston

Vanity Williams, a 34-year-old Black transgender woman who had recently started nursing school, was shot to death August 3 in the lobby of her apartment building in Houston.

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Court strikes down last barrier to military service by people living with HIV

A federal court has struck down the last barrier to military service by people with HIV who are asymptomatic and have an undetectable viral load.

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Tim Walz is a ‘regular guy’ Renaissance man — and that matters

Tonight, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will make his prime-time debut with his acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, and I cannot wait to hear what he has to say. So far, he has blown me away, and I’m sure I’m not the only one.

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Miss Major to LGBTQ+ caucus: ‘Put on your best shit and get out there’ to defeat Trump

Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a legendary figure in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights, delivered a powerful and passionate speech to the LGBTQ+ Caucus at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday afternoon, urging attendees to « put on your best shit and get out there. »

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How pro-LGBTQ+ is Kamala Harris?

Vice President Kamala Harris is the Democratic presidential nominee now that President Joe Biden has exited the race and has endorsed her. She also has won enough delegates to secure the nomination. She brings a long and strong record of support for LGBTQ+ equality, reproductive freedom, and other progressive causes.

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‘The Advocate’ recognized with Legacy Award from LGBTQ+ journalist association

NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists, a leading professional association in the LGBTQ+ community, has announced The Advocate as the 2024 recipient of its prestigious Legacy Award.

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