How Tuesday’s DNC speaker lineup was the most pro-LGBT ever

Last night marked the official kick-off of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, when thousands of Democrats came together to talk about their vision for the United States of America, rally behind President Barack Obama's reelection bid, and support the campaigns of other candidates from the Democratic Party.

The Democrats officially ratified their national party platform, which for the first time includes outspoken support for the freedom to marry. The Democratic Party is now the first major U.S. party to endorse the freedom to marry for all couples in their platform. Freedom to Marry has been working all year on "Democrats: Say I Do," our campaign to encourage the Democrats to support the freedom to marry in their platform. Now, after such a landmark, historic success, we want to send them a letter with 50,000 signatures saying "THANK YOU" for their courageous support. Please join us in thanking the Democrats by SIGNING THIS LETTER.

The unveiling of the national party platform wasn't the only historic step forward last at last night's convention. We also saw one of the most pro-LGBT, pro-marriage slate of Democratic speakers ever take the stage and talk about how we can make this country better. It was almost unbelievable to see that speaker after speaker after speaker was an outspoken LGBT ally or openly gay or lesbian themselves. From First Lady Michelle Obama's family-affirming statement that "If proud Americans can be who they are and boldly stand at the altar with who they love, then surely - surely - we can give everyone in this country a fair chance at that great American Dream," to Colorado Representative Jared Polis' reference to his loving partner and their child, to Glee star Amber Riley singing the National Anthem - nearly every minute of last night's kick-off featured pro-marriage advocates.

Check out how last night's speakers have stood up for the freedom to marry or for the LGBT community:

It's incredible to be such support from one lineup of speakers. This group of people has truly worked on the behalf of the LGBT community and have become fierce proponents of the freedom to marry.

Join us in saying "thank you" to the Democrats for finally taking this historic step forward in announcing their official, national support for marriage for all loving and committed couples. SIGN THE LETTER.