All posts tagged "barack obama"
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Obama makes history with call for gay equality in inaugural address
In an inaugural first, President Barack Obama called for full equality for “our gay brothers and sisters” during his second inaugural address. Speaking shortly after...
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President Obama calls for equal rights for gays in inaugural address
“Our journey is not complete until our gay brothers and sisters are treated like anyone else under the law. For if we are truly created...
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Discharged gay servicemember to play role in Inauguration; LGBT-friendly priest replaces Giglio
An Air Force sergeant discharged under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” will serve as one of the eight citizen co-chairs of President Barack Obama’s inauguration, the...
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Frank Talk
Barney Frank is office-less a few hours after the Jan. 3 swearing-in ceremony for the 113th Congress, having moved out of the large office he...
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Barney Frank: ENDA victory not tied to executive order
Former Rep. Barney Frank isn’t buying arguments that the signing of an executive order that would prohibit federal contractors from discrimination on the basis of...
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Chuck Hagel promises to extend benefits to same-sex military couples
Chuck Hagel promised to extend benefits to same-sex military couples in a letter sent to Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) yesterday. Addressing a number of Democratic...
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Americans Who Believe Homosexuality Is a Sin Reaches New Lows
In just over a year, the number of Americans who believe being gay is a sin has decreased dramatically, according to a poll conducted by...
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Pastor Withdraws from Obama Inauguration over Anti-Gay Remarks
Rev. Louie Giglio, the pastor of the Georgia-based Passion City Church chosen to deliver the benediction at President Barack Obama’s second inauguration, has removed himself...
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White House Defends Hagel Apology, Stands By Nomination
The White House is sticking by President Obama’s nominee for defense secretary despite continued qualms from advocates. White House press secretary Jay Carney defended former Sen....
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Activist and PFLAG Founder Jeanne Manford Dies at 92
Jeanne Manford, activist and founder of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, died today at the age of 92. Hailed as one of...
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No White House Updates on Proposition 8 Case
One day after the Supreme Court announced arguments on the two cases before the court regarding same-sex marriage are scheduled for late March, the White House...
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Obama Nominates Hagel Despite LGBT Concerns
President Barack Obama formally nominated former Sen. Chuck Hagel as secretary of defense Monday, leaving advocates cautious and curious about the Nebraska Republican’s views on...
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Obama Signs Defense Bill, Voices Concerns Over “Conscience Clause”
President Barack Obama approved the defense budget for 2013, issuing a lengthy statement in the early morning hours of Thursday Eastern Time about his qualms...
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A Wish for 2013
While 2012 was a bit of a mixed bag for me from a personal perspective, it was undeniably a remarkable year to be a gay...
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Calling on Clinton
There were high expectations for former President Bill Clinton when he walked out onto the blue-carpeted stage at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C.,...
