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Obama Addresses Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws, Olympic Boycott: VIDEO
President Obama addressed outrage over Russia's anti-gay laws at today's White House press conference and said he disagreed with calls to … [Read more...] about Obama Addresses Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws, Olympic Boycott: VIDEO
W.H. Press Secretary Grilled on U.S. Position on Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws, Olympic Boycott: VIDEO
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney was grilled today on Russia and its anti-gay laws by ABC News reporter Jonathan Karl. Karl asked him whether … [Read more...] about W.H. Press Secretary Grilled on U.S. Position on Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws, Olympic Boycott: VIDEO
Civil Rights Hero Bayard Rustin, Astronaut Sally Ride to Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
Two LGBT heroes are among 16 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom announced today by President Obama. The award is the nation's highest … [Read more...] about Civil Rights Hero Bayard Rustin, Astronaut Sally Ride to Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
Obama Cancels Meeting With Russian President Vladimir Putin Over Snowden, Human Rights Issues
Obama has canceled plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the AP reports: The move is in retribution for Russia's decision to grant … [Read more...] about Obama Cancels Meeting With Russian President Vladimir Putin Over Snowden, Human Rights Issues
President Obama to Leno: ‘I Have No Patience’ for the Persecution of Gay People in Russia – VIDEO
President Obama appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno last night and offered a broad interview on a number of current topics, one of which was … [Read more...] about President Obama to Leno: ‘I Have No Patience’ for the Persecution of Gay People in Russia – VIDEO
New York Elected Officials Call on Obama to Spurn Putin Over Anti-Gay Oppression
A group of nine LGBT elected officials from New York including City Council Speaker Christine Quinn and state Senator Brad Hoylman is urging President … [Read more...] about New York Elected Officials Call on Obama to Spurn Putin Over Anti-Gay Oppression
White House Responds as Russia Grants Asylum to NSA Whistleblower Edward Snowden: VIDEO
The White House is responding after Russia granted asylum to Edward Snowden, who has been in limbo for months in the transit area of a Moscow airport … [Read more...] about White House Responds as Russia Grants Asylum to NSA Whistleblower Edward Snowden: VIDEO
Sen. Marco Rubio Obstructs First Gay Black Judge Nominated To The Federal Bench
Back in November, President Obama nominated out gay Judge William Thomas for a seat on the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida. … [Read more...] about Sen. Marco Rubio Obstructs First Gay Black Judge Nominated To The Federal Bench
Federal Marriage Benefits Remain Uncertain In The Wake Of Prop. 8 & DOMA Rulings
Almost one month after the Supreme Court's landmark decision to gut DOMA, legal analysts and experts are still trying to make sense as to how it … [Read more...] about Federal Marriage Benefits Remain Uncertain In The Wake Of Prop. 8 & DOMA Rulings