Category Archives: White House
President Biden to sign LGBT executive order Day One
President Biden has plans to sign an executive order during his first day in office to ensure that the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on Title VII is preserved.
Trump names gay man to cabinet-level post, storm brews
President Trump announced on Twitter Wednesday evening that he is appointing longtime Republican gay activist Richard Grenell to serve as the nation's highest ranking intelligence official, but there were hints the appointment might not last more than a few weeks.
After delays, Senate confirms ‘trailblazer’ to bench
The U.S. Senate last week confirmed President Trump's first openly gay federal judge nominee. Reports are now circulating he may re-nominate a second openly gay nominee to the Ninth Circuit, despite opposition by California Senators Kamala Harris and Dianne Feinstein.
Federal appeals panel: trans ban is ‘military decision’
A federal appeals panel said courts must give due deference to the military in evaluating the Trump administration's ban on transgender service members, but there was enough in the ruling to give LGBT legal activists hope of eventually striking down
Trump’s state of the union address: ‘dangerous rhetoric’
While some LGBT activists applauded President Trump's State of the Union address for stating a commitment to eradicating AIDS by 2030, others dismissed it as a "lie" and said Trump offered no details that suggested a real "plan" is in
Trump moves to undermine non-discrim regs in foster care
The Trump administration this month approved a request from South Carolina to funnel federal funds for foster care into agencies that discriminate on the basis of religion. The move is expected to jeopardize regulations barring sexual orientation and gender identity
Senate confirms Grenell as ambassador to Germany
After eight months, the U.S. Senate confirmed openly gay Republican Ric Grenell to serve as President Trump's ambassador to Germany.
Trump said ready to name gay supporter to post
President Trump met with Republican gay politico Ric Grenell July 12 and is reportedly considering him for the post of U.S. ambassador to Germany.
Trump guts important executive order
Lambda Legal calls "very disturbing" the news Monday that President Trump revoked an executive order that included important safeguards against discrimination against LGBT people by federal contractors.
Obama names three more gay ambassadors; nearly doubles Clinton’s LGBT appointments
President Obama this month nominated three openly gay men for posts as ambassadors to Spain, Denmark, and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.
