A U.S. human rights organization is pressuring President Obama to appoint LGBT community leaders to the official Olympics delegation for the upcoming … [Read more...] about Human Rights Org Urges Obama to Include LGBT Americans In Official Olympics Delegation
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Jon Stewart Throws Water on the Firestorm Over the Castro Handshake: VIDEO
Yesterday we reported that the media and right-wingers had become all aflutter over Obama's handshake with Cuban leader Raul Castro at the Mandela … [Read more...] about Jon Stewart Throws Water on the Firestorm Over the Castro Handshake: VIDEO
Media Studies Interactions Between Obama and Raul Castro, Danish PM Helle Thorning Schmidt: VIDEO
Forget the stunning speech or the remembrance. Mandela's memorial provided ample opportunity to study Obama's interactions with world leaders, … [Read more...] about Media Studies Interactions Between Obama and Raul Castro, Danish PM Helle Thorning Schmidt: VIDEO
At Mandela Memorial, Obama Says World Must Stop Persecuting People for ‘Who They Love’: VIDEO
In a speech just delivered at Nelson Mandela's memorial service in South Africa, President Obama noted that people are still persecuted for … [Read more...] about At Mandela Memorial, Obama Says World Must Stop Persecuting People for ‘Who They Love’: VIDEO
Obama Announces $100 Million Initiative to Build Off Successes and Achieve HIV Cure: VIDEOS
President Obama held a World AIDS Day event at the White House today at which he announced a $100 million initiative to develop a cure for HIV, the … [Read more...] about Obama Announces $100 Million Initiative to Build Off Successes and Achieve HIV Cure: VIDEOS
President Obama Issues ‘World AIDS Day, 2013’ Proclamation
President Obama has issued a proclamation for World AIDS Day 2013, which is today: BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAA PROCLAMATIONEach … [Read more...] about President Obama Issues ‘World AIDS Day, 2013’ Proclamation
Obama Signs Law Allowing Organ Donation Between HIV-Positive Patients
Last week we reported that Congress had passed the HIV Organ Policy Equity (HOPE) Act, a bill that will end a 25-year ban on using HIV-positive … [Read more...] about Obama Signs Law Allowing Organ Donation Between HIV-Positive Patients
Civil Rights Hero Bayard Rustin, Astronaut Sally Ride Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom Posthumously: VIDEO
President Obama awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 16 people, including two gay people, both … [Read more...] about Civil Rights Hero Bayard Rustin, Astronaut Sally Ride Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom Posthumously: VIDEO
President Obama Mentions Gay Rights in Tribute to Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address: VIDEO
The White House has posted an essay handwritten by President Obama marking the 150th anniversary of the Gettysburg Address. In its final paragraph, … [Read more...] about President Obama Mentions Gay Rights in Tribute to Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address: VIDEO
The 5 Living Presidents And A Few Celebrity Guests Recite the ‘Gettysburg Address’: VIDEO
Have you ever wanted to see George W. Bush, Taylor Swift, Nancy Pelosi, Usher, and President Obama united for a common cause? Now is your chance. … [Read more...] about The 5 Living Presidents And A Few Celebrity Guests Recite the ‘Gettysburg Address’: VIDEO