Democrats Advance Trans Rights, But Rarely Say So In Charlotte
The Obama administration has moved broadly to block discrimination against trans people. An unusual concern: Advocates wish the president and others would match their deeds with words.
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Liberal Journalist Criticizes MSNBC’s Coverage Of The DNC
While appearing on MSNBC, The Nation’s Jeremy Scahill strongly criticized cable-news coverage of the DNC regarding Obama’s foreign policy record. Scahill was particularly captious about MSNBC itself, whose coverage he compared to watching an “Obama For America meet-up.”
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The Democratic Convention By The Facebook Numbers
Obama has almost twice as many mentions as Romney. Romney beat One Direction; Lil Wayne beat Biden.
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The 15 Best Quotes About Gay Rights At The DNC
The Democratic Party used the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte this week to make a nearly-united statement on LGBT issues, including marriage and military service. There was one dissenter, and he led the gathering’s closing prayer.
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Political Animals In The Wild At The DNC
Politicians, media figures and celebrities in their natural habitat…a political convention. I shot some candid (ie, terrible) photos of the famous and the powerful at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte.
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Who Was The Breakout Star Of The Democratic Convention?
Democrat convention-goers answer the question: Everyone from the Nun on the Bus to Tulsi Gabbard.
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10 Hat Trends At The Democratic National Convention
Democrats affixed stuffed animal donkeys and Obama bobbleheads to their hats at the convention.
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Obama’s Message Breaks Through In Swing State Newspapers
An emphasis on the path forward. Lukewarm reception to his speech from pundits doesn’t make the headlines.
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Jon Hamm And All The Other Celebrities At The DNC
Hollywood swarmed the DNC. But not Jon Voight! Remember, he was at the RNC .
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Artur Davis Unimpressed By Charlie Crist
The newly-converted Republican slams his DNC mirror image on . “I don’t know the guy, but…”
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Cardinal Dolan Digs Democrats On Abortion Stance
“Those waiting to be born…” In closing benediction at the Democratic National Convention, New York’s top Catholic chides Democrats.
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Obama’s Acceptance Speech Didn’t Mention Unemployed
Republicans ready to pounce.
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The New Obama Gets Past Hope
His convention speech promises a fall campaign on policy as well as character. “The times have changed — and so have I.”
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Obama Leaves Charlotte With A Strong Hand
A strong position despite a bad economy. “Romney would have to change the basic contours of the race to win,” says Jordan.
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John Kerry: "Ask Osama Bin Laden If He Is Better Off Than He Was Four Years Ago"
The former presidential candidate and Senator asks the crowd if Osama Bin Laden is doing better than four years ago.
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The Democratic And Republican Conventions By The Twitter Numbers
Much more engagement on Twitter for the Democratic than the Republican convention, according to Twitter.
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Obama Decries Politicians "Who Want To Decide Who You Can Marry"
Obama addressed LGBT issues — including the end of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” and congressional opposition to marriage equality — in accepting the Democratic nomination for president.
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Joe Biden Literally Says "Literally" A Lot
And this is just from his DNC speech.
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Biden Name-Checked Michelle’s Mom
Vice President Biden mentioned Michelle Obama’s mom, Marian Robinson, in his acceptance speech tonight. Robinson, who stays out of the spotlight despite living in the White House, looked surprised at the mention.
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Lindsay Lohan’s Message To POTUS On Taxes
The actress takes to Twitter to weigh in on Obama’s DNC speech. Say what now?
