As theDemocratic National Convention approaches, set to take place inChicago from August 19-22, an undercurrent of inclusivity runs through its planning stages. According to a convention spokesperson, over 20 percent of the Democratic National Convention Committee staff identify asLGBTQ+, with five department directors among them. This is not just a statistical footnote; it’s a deliberate manifestation of the Democratic Party’s values of diversity and inclusion, the organizers say.