President Obama will hold his final press conference of 2016 at 2:15 PM EST on Friday. You can watch live at the bottom of this post. As The Washington Post reports, the conference will likely end … [Read more...] about WATCH LIVE: President Obama’s Final Press Conference of 2016
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President Obama Names Ellen DeGeneres as Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient
President Obama has named out comedienne, actress and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres as one of this year's recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The highest civilian honor in the U.S., … [Read more...] about President Obama Names Ellen DeGeneres as Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient
Top 10 Tweets of 2015 Include Obama’s Marriage Equality Message and Caitlyn Jenner: LIST
Twitter today released a look back at 2015 along with a list of the top 10 tweets. Among the most retweeted are Leonard Nimoy's last tweet, a message from King Salman of Saudi Arabia after his … [Read more...] about Top 10 Tweets of 2015 Include Obama’s Marriage Equality Message and Caitlyn Jenner: LIST
President Obama Nominates First-Ever Out Gay Man for Army Secretary
The White House announced today that President Obama has nominated openly gay defense official Eric Fanning for the position of Army Secretary. Fanning, who is currently under secretary of Army, will … [Read more...] about President Obama Nominates First-Ever Out Gay Man for Army Secretary
President Obama to Young African Leaders: Homophobia and Racism Come from Same Mindset – VIDEO
Speaking at the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Washington Fellowship Presidential Summit this week, President Obama said that he believes homophobia and racism come from the same poisonous … [Read more...] about President Obama to Young African Leaders: Homophobia and Racism Come from Same Mindset – VIDEO
Obama, Kenyan President Face Off on Gay Rights at Nairobi Press Conference: WATCH
At a joint news conference with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta in Nairobi today, President Obama made good on his plan to discuss the issue of gay rights in Africa. Politico reports: Linking LGBT … [Read more...] about Obama, Kenyan President Face Off on Gay Rights at Nairobi Press Conference: WATCH
Nairobi Gay Couple Evicted As Homophobia Spikes In Kenya Ahead Of President Obama’s Visit
A young gay couple was evicted out of their Nairobi home after their landlord discovered they’re gay reports The Advocate. The couple disclosed that their landlord told them to "go wait for your … [Read more...] about Nairobi Gay Couple Evicted As Homophobia Spikes In Kenya Ahead Of President Obama’s Visit
Trans White House Heckler Jennicet Eva Gutiérrez Explains Why ‘Unplanned’ Action Was ‘Not About Just Me’ – VIDEO
Jennicet Eva Gutiérrez, the undocumented trans woman who last month heckled President Obama during a special LGBT Pride reception at The White House, has written an op-ed for the Advocate in which she … [Read more...] about Trans White House Heckler Jennicet Eva Gutiérrez Explains Why ‘Unplanned’ Action Was ‘Not About Just Me’ – VIDEO
Labor Department Takes Final Step Towards Implementing LGBT Anti-Discrimination Executive Order: VIDEO
The Labor Department yesterday announced that a new rule required to implement President Obama’s executive order banning workplace discrimination against LGBT government employees is now final The … [Read more...] about Labor Department Takes Final Step Towards Implementing LGBT Anti-Discrimination Executive Order: VIDEO
The Smithsonian Explains The Science Behind A 3D-Printed Bust Of President Obama – VIDEO
The Smithsonian explains the science behind the creation of a 3D printed bust of President Obama Recently, the Smithsonian stopped by the White House to take a 3D-printed portrait of President … [Read more...] about The Smithsonian Explains The Science Behind A 3D-Printed Bust Of President Obama – VIDEO
