Ben Smith at Politico reports that Howard Dean has pulled out of the LGBT Democratic Party Fundraiser scheduled for tomorrow night in Washington D.C., … [Read more...] about Former DNC Chair Howard Dean Drops Out of LGBT DNC Fundraiser
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DNC Fundraiser at Fenway Park In Boston Protested Over DOMA
Blogger Ryan's Take documented the protest at the Democratic Party fundraiser last night at Boston's Fenway Park headlined by Vice President … [Read more...] about DNC Fundraiser at Fenway Park In Boston Protested Over DOMA
DOMA Challengers to Use Obama Oval Office Remarks as Ammo
When Obama sat in the Oval Office last week and signed a memorandum extending some benefits to spouses of same-sex couples, he said: … [Read more...] about DOMA Challengers to Use Obama Oval Office Remarks as Ammo
White House Staffers Admit ‘Frustration’ on Slow Gay Rights Progress
At an American Constitution Society panel at its convention Friday night, White House staff secretary Lisa Brown and Biden Chief of Staff Ron Klain … [Read more...] about White House Staffers Admit ‘Frustration’ on Slow Gay Rights Progress
LGBT Protest Planned for DNC Fundraiser in Boston on Tuesday
In addition to protests planned for the Washington D.C. LGBT Fundraiser this Thursday, Join the Impact Massachusetts has plans to protest a Democratic … [Read more...] about LGBT Protest Planned for DNC Fundraiser in Boston on Tuesday
White House to Fete Power Gays at End-of-Month Dinner?
Americablog reports that the White House is throwing a month-end cocktail/dinner party for 'A-gays' in order to smooth over the events of the … [Read more...] about White House to Fete Power Gays at End-of-Month Dinner?
After Week of Fury, White House Tone Shifts on LGBT Issues?
White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs' tone showed a marked difference to previous press briefings when the news regarding the census and other … [Read more...] about After Week of Fury, White House Tone Shifts on LGBT Issues?
‘GLAD’ Attorney Mary Bonauto Drops Out of DNC Fundraiser
MAry Bonauto, an attorney with Gay & Lesbian Advocates and Defenders, the group that is currently challenging DOMA in federal court, won't be … [Read more...] about ‘GLAD’ Attorney Mary Bonauto Drops Out of DNC Fundraiser
Stampp Corbin Changes Tune, Drops Out of DNC LGBT Fundraiser
I posted this as an update to a post about the furor over the DOMA brief yesterday, but it's significant enough that the former head (during the … [Read more...] about Stampp Corbin Changes Tune, Drops Out of DNC LGBT Fundraiser
White House Seeks Inclusion of Same-Sex Unions in Census Data
In March, I posted about a report from the U.S. Census bureau that same-sex couples would be required to present themselves as "unmarried … [Read more...] about White House Seeks Inclusion of Same-Sex Unions in Census Data