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Democratic National convention schedule
The Swampby Frank James DENVER -- The Democratic National Convention officially starts here today at the Pepsi Center arena with DNC Chairman Howard Dean scheduled to officially gavel open the quadrennial event at 3 pm MT. Here's the overall schedule with......Tags: Patrick Leahy, John Kerry, Tom Daschle, Iraq War (2003-2011), Baldwin
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Obama: 'Don't ask, don't tell' won't do
The Swampby Katherine Skiba and Peter Nicholas President Obama, speaking to the nation's largest gay rights organization, pledged tonight to end the law prohibiting openly gay and lesbian citizens from serving in the military. "I will end 'don't ask, don't tell';....Tags: Gay Rights, Murder, Same-Sex Marriage, Environmental Issues, Bill Clinton
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Tony Plakas: Gays finally getting seat at table in Washington
Last week, Tammy Baldwin was sworn in as the first openly gay U. S. senator. If you've ever had the privilege to hear Tammy Baldwin speak in person, you may hear her confess Geraldine Ferraro, who in 1984 became the first female Vice Presidential...Tags: Elections, Criminal Laws, AIDS, Social Organizations, Government
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DNC fills convention speakers’ list with women
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelOn the eve of the Republican National Convention in Tampa the Democrats are signalling one of their campaign themes by naming 10 more speakers for their upcoming national convention — all women. The speakers list released this morning by the... -
What I’m Thankful For: A Newfound Diversity in Congress
Orlando Opinionators - Orlando SentinelThere is much to be thankful for in the wake of the 2012 election. Yes, we re-elected a president who believes in equality for all citizens and that we all should have equal opportunity, but beyond that, the shifts in our Congress are both remarkable... -
Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus says ‘It Gets Better’
BoystownThe Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus has released a powerful “It Gets Better” video featuring co-chairs Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA), Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Rep. Jared Polis (D-CO), and Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI). All are openly gay members... -
Brazilian Blowout to carry warning labels
All The RageThe maker of the popular Brazilian Blowout hair-smoothing treatment has agreed to begin warning consumers and hairstylists that its products contain potentially hazardous formaldehyde, but some consumer advocates don't think that goes far enough.... -
Citing thousands of hate crimes against gays, Obama signs, celebrates new law
Top of the TicketFull text of president's remarks on hate crimes and celebrating our differences.... -
Bill calls for stricter rules on cosmetics
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced legislation Tuesday that would toughen safety standards for cosmetics, including requiring regular government testing of products for hazardous ingredients. The call for testing of cosmetics — from...Tags: Jan Schakowsky, Dianne Feinstein, Consumers, Age Spots, Food and Drug Administration
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EDITORIAL: Coming to a state near you
The Wisconsin State JournalFirst Iowa. Now Minnesota. Next Wisconsin. Gay marriage is winning the Midwest, thanks to growing public support across the partisan divide. Several Republicans joined most Democrats in the Minnesota Legislature to approve a gay marriage bill in...Tags: Same-Sex Marriage, Family, Elections, Minnesota Legislature, Parties and Movements
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Lawyer Rick Esenberg revels in public policy fights
Milwaukee Journal SentinelRick Esenberg's love of law started with a long-ago television show named "Judd for the Defense," a series about a high-profile attorney who takes on tough cases across America. "For some reason, that captivated me," Esenberg says. Esenberg's own...Tags: Elections, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Civil Rights, Legal Service, Newspaper and Magazine
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After trip, Tammy Baldwin says 'there are no good options' in Syria
Milwaukee Journal SentinelAfter traveling last week to the Turkish border of Syria, Senate Democrat Tammy Baldwin voiced wariness about any moves to step up U.S. military involvement in the Syrian civil war, saying her trip reinforced a sense that "there are no good options."...Tags: U.S. Congress, Pakistan, Unrest, Conflicts and War, U.S. Military, Wars and Interventions
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