California Assembly Speaker: 'We Fight For' The LGBT Community

Pacific Standard Time — Thursday, September 06, 2012

California Assembly Speaker: 'We Fight For' The LGBT Community:

Last night's speakers at the Democratic National Convention once again included many mentions of the LGBT community. Boston Mayor Tom Menino (D) boasted, “You know what we call same-sex couples? Our friends. Our brothers and sisters.” Rep.

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California Assembly Speaker: 'We Fight For' The LGBT Community

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