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Women are Watching. . .DNC

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Every one wants the support of American women. From Ann Romney yelling "I love you women" at the Republican National Convention to women having key roles with the Democratic National Convention. The Planned Parenthood Action Fund has taken sides. Their pink shirts and signs say it all: What does Mitt Romney think of Planned Parenthood ? In an outdoor interview with Ann Rubin of KSDK.com , Romney offered a few suggestions on how he would cut the deficit. "Of course you get rid of Obamacare, that's the easy one, but there are others," he said. "Planned Parenthood, we're going to get rid of that." Planned Parenthood responded to Romney's comments on Tuesday, characterizing them as dangerous and out of step with what Americans want. “When Mitt Romney says he wants to ‘get rid’ of Planned Parenthood, he means getting rid of the preventive health care that three million people a year rely on for cancer screenings, birth control, and...

Out and proud during the Democratic National Convention

Charlotte's gay and lesbian community is making it's voice heard during this week's Democratic National Convention. And unlike last week's Republican National Convention, the DNC is doing more than just paying lip service to diversity. North Carolina, despite the passing of Amendment One in May , has a transgendered delegate at the convention.