October 12, 2011 | Ariel Dowski '14 (CLAS)

Meghan McCain Discusses Politics, Civility, and LGBTQ Equality

The well known blogger and daughter of U.S. Senator and former Republican presidential candidate John McCain spoke to UConn students at the Jorgensen.

Meghan McCain speaks to UConn students at the Jorgensen Center for Performing Arts about women's issues, social issues, and marriage equality on October 11, 2011. (Ariel Dowski/UConn Photo)

Meghan McCain speaks to UConn students about politics, civility, and LGBTQ equality at the Jorgensen Center for Performing Arts on Oct. 11. (Ariel Dowski '14 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)
Meghan McCain speaks to UConn students about politics, civility, and LGBTQ equality at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Oct. 11. (Ariel Dowski '14 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)
McCain's book, 'Dirty Sexy Politics,' is available at the UConn Co-op. (Ariel Dowski '14 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)
McCain's book, 'Dirty Sexy Politics,' is available at the UConn Co-op. (Ariel Dowski '14 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

Meghan McCain, a well known blogger and daughter of U.S. Senator and former Republican presidential candidate John McCain, spoke to UConn students last night at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts.

McCain, a self-described ‘progressive republican,’ discussed her experiences in politics; her support for LGBTQ equality – although she identifies herself as heterosexual; and her stand on civility in politics and the media.

Her talk, which was hosted by the Rainbow Center, was timed to coincide with National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11.