Rep. Barney Frank released a statement yesterday backtracking on his remarks to the Boston Herald, saying that he commented to the press on the DOMA … [Read more...] about Barney Frank Backtracks, Now Supports DOMA Brief
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Obama Considering Gay Man for Top Pentagon Post
The Washington Times reports that Obama is considering gay COO of the Intrepid Museum Foundation William White for an undisclosed high-ranking post at … [Read more...] about Obama Considering Gay Man for Top Pentagon Post
Rachel Maddow and Keith Olbermann on Obama’s ‘Fierce Advocacy’
Rachel Maddow had Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) on last night to discuss Obama's tiptoe toward gay rights.Olbermann hosted Human Rights Campaign's … [Read more...] about Rachel Maddow and Keith Olbermann on Obama’s ‘Fierce Advocacy’
Richard Socarides and Dustin Lance Black on Obama and Gays
Attorney and former Clinton adviser Richard Socarides and Oscar-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black joined Anderson Cooper to talk about his … [Read more...] about Richard Socarides and Dustin Lance Black on Obama and Gays
Obama Signs Memo Granting Limited Federal Employee Benefits ; Reiterates Pledge to Get Rid of DOMA
There you have it. Please discuss. Watch, AFTER THE JUMP...Note from Andy 6:30 am 7/18: Thanks to Mike for posting this last night. I was out at a … [Read more...] about Obama Signs Memo Granting Limited Federal Employee Benefits ; Reiterates Pledge to Get Rid of DOMA
MSNBC: ‘Gays Angry at Obama’
Michelangelo Signorile, Washington Post's Jonathan Capehart, and The Nation's Katrina vanden Heuvel discuss Obama, LGBT rights, and the DOMA … [Read more...] about MSNBC: ‘Gays Angry at Obama’
Obama Memo: What Benefits are Forthcoming to Same-Sex Partners?
The White House has sent out some more information on this evening's memorandum from Obama on benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees. … [Read more...] about Obama Memo: What Benefits are Forthcoming to Same-Sex Partners?
HRC Releases Statement in Advance of Presidential Memorandum
Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese released a statement praising the offering of "some benefits" to partners of federal workers … [Read more...] about HRC Releases Statement in Advance of Presidential Memorandum
Barney Frank Calls DOMA Brief and Boycott of Fundraiser ‘a Mistake’
Will Introduce Fully-Inclusive ENDA Next Week
Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) told Dave Wedge at the Boston Herald that the Department of Justice defense of DOMA brief was a big misstep:“I think the … [Read more...] about Barney Frank Calls DOMA Brief and Boycott of Fundraiser ‘a Mistake’
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L.A. Times: Obama Takes ‘Curiously Passive’ Approach to Gay Rights
The L.A. Times takes note of the DOMA disaster and the apparently lame attempt to stem the anger over it: In part: "The between Obama and gay … [Read more...] about L.A. Times: Obama Takes ‘Curiously Passive’ Approach to Gay Rights