Shot in early December and released for the Inauguration this weekend, here's President Obama's new official portrait shot by White House … [Read more...] about Obama’s New Official Portrait: PHOTO
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Will Openly Gay OPM Director Be Next Interior Secretary?
The Obama cabinet rearrange continues. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced yesterday he'll step down later this year, leaving yet another open … [Read more...] about Will Openly Gay OPM Director Be Next Interior Secretary?
Gay Man Discharged Under DADT Chosen As Inauguration ‘Citizen Co-Chair’
When President Barack Obama takes the stage for his inauguration on Monday, David Hall will be right there with him, a testament to the progress Obama … [Read more...] about Gay Man Discharged Under DADT Chosen As Inauguration ‘Citizen Co-Chair’
Rachel Maddow Takes On The NRA Trolls: VIDEO
Rachel Maddow was all fired up for her take down of the NRA yesterday. The specific topic? The gun rights group's advert attacking "elitist hypocrite" … [Read more...] about Rachel Maddow Takes On The NRA Trolls: VIDEO
Obama Unveils Plan to Reduce Gun Violence: VIDEO
President Obama has unveiled his gun plan, the HuffPost reports:The proposal, which comes at the end of a month-long review process spearheaded by … [Read more...] about Obama Unveils Plan to Reduce Gun Violence: VIDEO
NRA Calls Obama an ‘Elitist Hypocrite’ Because His Kids Have Armed Guards and the Rest of America Doesn’t: VIDEO
In a new ad that's being called political "pornography", the National Rifle Association pushes its campaign for armed guards in schools … [Read more...] about NRA Calls Obama an ‘Elitist Hypocrite’ Because His Kids Have Armed Guards and the Rest of America Doesn’t: VIDEO
Pro-Gay Episcopal Priest Chosen to Replace Louie Giglio for Inauguration Benediction
The Rev. Luis León, an Episcopal priest whose church is near the White House, will deliver the benediction at the inauguration of Barack Obama, CNN … [Read more...] about Pro-Gay Episcopal Priest Chosen to Replace Louie Giglio for Inauguration Benediction
Schumer, Boxer Get Behind Hagel Nomination, Cite His ‘Sensitivity and Understanding’ of Gay Military Issues
New York Senator Charles Schumer and California Senator Barbara Boxer are getting behind the nomination of Chuck Hagel as Defense Secretary.Politico … [Read more...] about Schumer, Boxer Get Behind Hagel Nomination, Cite His ‘Sensitivity and Understanding’ of Gay Military Issues
NY Senate Passes Landmark Gun Control Bill as Obama Prepares to Take Action Federally: VIDEO
The New York Senate has passed a landmark gun control bill that would ban assault weapons, the NYT reports:The state Senate, controlled by a coalition … [Read more...] about NY Senate Passes Landmark Gun Control Bill as Obama Prepares to Take Action Federally: VIDEO
Jon Stewart Responds to Complaints Obama’s Cabinet is Too White: VIDEO
Jon Stewart responded to recent complaints about the lack of diversity in Obama's cabinet picks by noting that 'white Obama' is running … [Read more...] about Jon Stewart Responds to Complaints Obama’s Cabinet is Too White: VIDEO