A Quick recap of the HAAS LGBT Editors and Bloggers Convening

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This weekend, I attended the LGBT Editors and Bloggers Convening in Houston, TX. Over 40 well known bloggers and journalists got together to discuss hot issues in the LGBT community.  I was very honored to be a part of this event.

me, Andres from Blabbeando, Darian from lol Darian and Joe from Joe.My.God.

Let me give a rundown of the lowdown.

• We learned that there's a huge generation gap in the GOP. The younger ones are moving away from the hate messages.
• The Latino vote scares the GOP
• Marriage equality is important, but there are other LGBT issues on the table.
• In fact, marriage was like a fly buzzing around folks heads. It was annoying how many times it was brought up, but pleasing to see how folks wanted to discuss other things.
• There are many out candidates trying to get in Congress.
• Many gays are pleased with Obama and it was repeated several times (thank goodness)
• We have a lot to learn about the Trans community.
• New language addressing our community is growing.
• The DNC has a lot work to do with the LGBT community and they are aware of that.
• Diversity is still an issues among bloggers and journalists.
• We need to work together as bloggers and journalists to strengthen our community.

It was a great time.