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Obama to Address ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ in State of the Union Speech
The likely reason for the delay in hearings scheduled for this week on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" is that Obama plans to announce his … [Read more...] about Obama to Address ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ in State of the Union Speech
Socarides: Will Obama Continue Treating Gays as Second Class?
Richard Socarides, special assistant to President Bill Clinton and senior White House adviser on gay rights from 1997 to 1999, writes on Obama's … [Read more...] about Socarides: Will Obama Continue Treating Gays as Second Class?
Gavin Newsom: Obama Position on Same-Sex Marriage is ‘Fundamentally Inexcusable’
In a NYT column, Maureen Dowd talks to San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom about his political fortunes and those of President Obama. Says Newsom: … [Read more...] about Gavin Newsom: Obama Position on Same-Sex Marriage is ‘Fundamentally Inexcusable’
Spokesman: Ugandan ‘Kill the Gays’ Bill Sponsor Bahati Not Attending National Prayer Breakfast
Several days ago, MP David Bahati, the sponsor of Uganda's "kill the gays" bill, announced he was coming to Washington D.C. to attend … [Read more...] about Spokesman: Ugandan ‘Kill the Gays’ Bill Sponsor Bahati Not Attending National Prayer Breakfast
Watch: Coakley’s Closer and Nutty Teabaggers for Brown
Teabaggers for Brown: Martha Coakley's last ad before the special election tomorrow. But will this pep rally be enough? Let's hope so. Also, a … [Read more...] about Watch: Coakley’s Closer and Nutty Teabaggers for Brown
News: La Cage, Johnny Weir, Haiti, Notre Dame, Indiana, Jon Hamm
Housing Works CEO Charles King blogs from Haiti as he assists with relief efforts. Some new artwork for the forthcoming Broadway production of La Cage … [Read more...] about News: La Cage, Johnny Weir, Haiti, Notre Dame, Indiana, Jon Hamm
Justice Dept Makes Rare Intervention in Gay Rights Bullying Case
NPR reports on the case of a gay Mohawk, NY teen and his father, who with the New York Civil Liberties Union sued the teen's high school after it … [Read more...] about Justice Dept Makes Rare Intervention in Gay Rights Bullying Case
Watch: Obama Heckled at Coakley Rally as White House Fears Loss
Obama stumping for Coakley:Ed Henry: Obama went to Boston Sunday to stump for U.S. Senate candidate Martha Coakley, whose victory is crucial to the … [Read more...] about Watch: Obama Heckled at Coakley Rally as White House Fears Loss
Obama Needs to Catch Up, Says Prop 8 Challenge Atty Boies
Maureen Dowd interviews Ted Olson and David Boies about the federal challenge to Proposition 8 in the NYT. Olson told her, "I think there’s … [Read more...] about Obama Needs to Catch Up, Says Prop 8 Challenge Atty Boies