All posts tagged "barack obama"
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Obama opposes boycotting Olympics over Russia’s anti-LGBT law
President Barack Obama said Friday he opposes a boycott of the Winter Olympics set to be held in Sochi, but reiterated his condemnation of an...
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Obama to award Presidential Medal of Freedom to Bayard Rustin
The late Bayard Rustin, a gay veteran of the Civil Rights Movement, will be awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor by President Barack Obama later...
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White House reinforces criticism of Russia’s anti-LGBT law, sidesteps boycott
The White House doubled-down on President Barack Obama’s criticism of Russia’s anti-LGBT law Thursday, one day after canceling a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir...
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Obama says he has ‘no patience’ for Russia’s anti-LGBT law
President Barack Obama spoke out for the first time Tuesday on Russia’s new anti-LGBT law, stating that he has “no patience” for countries who engage...
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Obama believes DOMA ruling should apply to same-sex couples nationwide
Follow @JustinCSnow Describing yesterday’s Supreme Court ruling striking down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act as a “victory for American democracy,” President Barack...
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Obama applauds Supreme Court decisions on marriage equality
While aboard Air Force One en route to Senegal, President Barack Obama prasied the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act...
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Obama nominates two more gay men to ambassador posts
President Barack Obama nominated two more gay men to ambassador posts today, including the first to serve as ambassador to a G-20 nation. Obama nominated...
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Obama's Tiresome Rhetorical Trick
We all have our rhetorical tics and tricks. For example, mine include the excessive use of clauses such as ''however,'' ''actually'' and ''for example.'' I...
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John Kerry outlines America’s ‘moral obligation’ to advance LGBT equality
Secretary of State John Kerry declared Wednesday that the United States has a “moral obligation” to promote LGBT rights abroad. During Kerry’s first speech on...
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Pew releases new data on LGBT attitudes, experiences
There may have been some awkward Father’s Day calls yesterday, as only 39 percent of gays and lesbians have told their fathers about their sexual...
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Freedom to Work doubles down on push for LGBT workplace protections
With momentum building for what is considered one of the last major pieces of LGBT-rights legislation — the Employment Non-Discrimination Act — the organization dedicated...
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At LGBT reception, Obama shares accomplishments and ENDA support, no mention of order
President Barack Obama said the nation has reached a turning point on LGBT equality during a reception for Pride month at the White House Thursday,...
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Leahy reignites debate over gay couples in immigration reform
Sen. Patrick Leahy rekindled the debate over inclusion of same-sex couples in immigration reform late Tuesday after filing an amendment similar to one that failed...
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Defense bill with anti-gay provision under veto threat
The White House has threatened to veto a defense spending bill that includes an anti-gay provision advocates say would open the door to discrimination in...
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Obama nominee would become nation’s fourth gay ambassador
The White House announced Monday President Barack Obama’s intent to nominate Daniel Baer as the next ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in...
