President Obama made remarks late today on the MatthewShepard & James Byrd, Jr. Hates Crimes Prevention Bill, which he signed into law earlier … [Read more...] about Watch: Obama Remarks on Passage of Hate Crimes Law
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Attorney General Eric Holder Praises Hate Crimes Law, Lacks Familiarity with Maine Marriage Equality Ballot Measure
COREY JOHNSON I just left the signing of the Department of Defense Authorization bill, to which the the inclusive hate-crimes bill was attached. It … [Read more...] about Attorney General Eric Holder Praises Hate Crimes Law, Lacks Familiarity with Maine Marriage Equality Ballot Measure
Obama Signs Historic Federal LGBT Hate Crimes Legislation
After remarks on the Department of Defense authorization bill, President Barack Obama moments ago recognized Judy and Dennis Shepard and the family of … [Read more...] about Obama Signs Historic Federal LGBT Hate Crimes Legislation
Cyndi Lauper Lauds Passage of Hate Crimes Prevention Bill
Towleroad has received a statement from Cyndi Lauper praising passage of the hate crimes bill, which President Obama will sign into law tomorrow. … [Read more...] about Cyndi Lauper Lauds Passage of Hate Crimes Prevention Bill
AG Eric Holder Refuses to Take Stand on Maine Question 1
Ten days ago, after prodding from The Advocate's Kerry Eleveld, the Obama administration released a statement clarifying its position on anti-gay … [Read more...] about AG Eric Holder Refuses to Take Stand on Maine Question 1
Obama Administration’s Inaction Keeps Married Gay Couple Separated
Despite a plea from Senator John Kerry, Attorney General Eric Holder has refused to act in the asylum case of Genesio "Junior" Oliveira, who … [Read more...] about Obama Administration’s Inaction Keeps Married Gay Couple Separated
Obama to Make Remarks on Enactment of Hate Crimes Bill at White House Reception on Wednesday
President Obama will sign the Department of Defense authorization bill containing the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act (aka the … [Read more...] about Obama to Make Remarks on Enactment of Hate Crimes Bill at White House Reception on Wednesday
Towleroad Guide to the Tube #558
LILY TOMLIN: Her appearance Friday on The Joy Behar Show. RED-EYE: Disgusting rant from Greg Gutfeld about transgender people and terrorists. THIS … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #558
As Obama Cools to Senate’s Public Option Plan, Progressives Target Him in New Ad
UPDATED Obama's apparent preference for a "trigger" option in health care reform rather than the more progressive option with a state … [Read more...] about As Obama Cools to Senate’s Public Option Plan, Progressives Target Him in New Ad
White House Releases Obama Family Portrait by Annie Leibovitz
Shot in September, posted to the White House Flickr stream yesterday. … [Read more...] about White House Releases Obama Family Portrait by Annie Leibovitz