Speak for Yourself

8/5/2004

At the recent Democratic National Convention, a new group emerged, speaking with their own voice about the need for their rights. For only the second time in recent years, the transgender community had delegates at the convention and our needs, while not part of the official platform this year, have been heard by some of the top people within the Democratic Party. Also notable: "Transgender" was spoken six times in speeches at the convention, marking the second time in DNC history the word was uttered.

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