As I mentioned yesterday, recently discharged Army Lt. Dan Choi, the Courage Campaign, and a large group of protestors took part in a demonstration … [Read more...] about Obama Protested for Silence on LGBT Issues at Bev Hills Fundraiser
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Obama to Face Gay Protest at DNC Beverly Hills Fundraiser Tonight
President Obama, the alleged "fierce advocate" for LGBT rights, is scheduled to attend a Democratic Party fundraiser at the Beverly … [Read more...] about Obama to Face Gay Protest at DNC Beverly Hills Fundraiser Tonight
White House Reacts to Proposition 8 Decision by Not Reacting
White House spokesman Robert Gibbs was asked if he had any response to the California Supreme Court's decision on Proposition 8.Said Gibbs: … [Read more...] about White House Reacts to Proposition 8 Decision by Not Reacting
Obama Announces Sonia Sotomayor as Supreme Court Pick – VIDEO
This morning, President Obama announced his nomination of U.S. Court of Appeals judge Sonia Sotomayor as replacement for retiring Justice David Souter … [Read more...] about Obama Announces Sonia Sotomayor as Supreme Court Pick – VIDEO
Frank Rich on the Cultural Shift Forward on Gay Rights
Another excellent column from Frank Rich from this Sunday's New York Times: "Obama has long been, as he says, a fierce advocate for gay … [Read more...] about Frank Rich on the Cultural Shift Forward on Gay Rights
Joint Chiefs Chair Mullen Upholds Delay on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Michael Mullen told George Stephanopoulos on This Week that the military is still assessing the impact … [Read more...] about Joint Chiefs Chair Mullen Upholds Delay on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Obama to Pick Sonia Sotomayor, First Hispanic for Supreme Court
Multiple news outlets are reporting that President Obama will name 54-year-old Sonia Sotomayor as the replacement for David Souter on the U.S. … [Read more...] about Obama to Pick Sonia Sotomayor, First Hispanic for Supreme Court
Hillary Clinton Notifies State Dept. of Forthcoming Changes for Gays
Gay and lesbian State Department employees and their partners will soon receive benefits equal to those of their heterosexual counterparts, according … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton Notifies State Dept. of Forthcoming Changes for Gays
White House Hammered Again on Military Gay Ban at Press Briefing
White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs was asked a follow-up questionby Air America's Ana Marie Cox (I posted her first yesterday) on … [Read more...] about White House Hammered Again on Military Gay Ban at Press Briefing
News: Olympic Torch, Marie Osmond, White Night Riots, Bette Midler
Obama and Cheney face off with speeches on terrorism.Today marks the 30th anniversary of San Francisco's White Night riots, which happened after a … [Read more...] about News: Olympic Torch, Marie Osmond, White Night Riots, Bette Midler