He was introduced at the political convention by Nancy Pelosi. Said Obama: "Change hasn't come fast enough for too many Americans. I know … [Read more...] about President Addresses Netroots Nation
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Steve Hildebrand to LGBT Netroots: ‘Don’t Hate Obama’
Obama's former deputy campaign manager Steve Hildebrand introduced himself to a group of LGBT leaders and media at Netroots Nation yesterday with … [Read more...] about Steve Hildebrand to LGBT Netroots: ‘Don’t Hate Obama’
Towleroad Guide to the Tube #700
WILLIE HORTON: FOX News and Barack Obama. MEATWAD: The dog and his devious dogsitter. CANINE CRUSADER: Pug sings the Batman theme. DUSTIN LANCE … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #700
Watch: Rachel Maddow on the Fabricated Racial Controversy and Resignation of Shirley Sherrod
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Rachel Maddow takes apart the fabricated racial controversy that forced the … [Read more...] about Watch: Rachel Maddow on the Fabricated Racial Controversy and Resignation of Shirley Sherrod
Will Gay Inclusion Sour Evangelical Support of Immigration Reform?
The NYT notes that Obama has some unlikely allies in the push for comprehensive immigration reform: evangelical leaders: "Several evangelical … [Read more...] about Will Gay Inclusion Sour Evangelical Support of Immigration Reform?
UN Grants Consultative Status to Gay Rights Group
Last week I posted that Congressmen Christopher Smith (R-NJ) and Trent Franks (R-AZ) had sided with Egypt and other anti-gay nations to oppose a … [Read more...] about UN Grants Consultative Status to Gay Rights Group
GOP Congressmen Side with Islamic Governments to Oppose Obama Request to UN to Approve Gay Group’s Consultative Status
On Monday, the Obama administration plans to press for the 54-member U.N. Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) to grant "consultative … [Read more...] about GOP Congressmen Side with Islamic Governments to Oppose Obama Request to UN to Approve Gay Group’s Consultative Status
News: Alexander Skarsgard, Church of England, Sarah Palin, Ex-Gays
Samantha Ronson and Joan Rivers are in the middle of a Twitter war over Lindsay Lohan. Hearing delayed for those two marines who are accused of a … [Read more...] about News: Alexander Skarsgard, Church of England, Sarah Palin, Ex-Gays
Win/Win: DOMA Found Unconstitutional In District Court
A U.S. district judge ruled today in two cases that the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional. Commonwealth of … [Read more...] about Win/Win: DOMA Found Unconstitutional In District Court
Choi: Upcoming Trial Is “A Badge Of Honor”
Lt. Dan Choi and Capt. Jim Pietrangelo II, the gay Army officers arrested March 18 and April 20 for handcuffing themselves to the gate around the … [Read more...] about Choi: Upcoming Trial Is “A Badge Of Honor”