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Speed Read: Speaking of Dred Scott
The Tenth Circuit judges asked questions at yesterday's hearing to examine the similarities between the current challenge to a ban on same-sex marriage and such historic legal conflicts as the Dred Scott case over a former slave's status as a
Last-minute polls: Historic votes possible
The last polls taken before today’s voting looked mostly promising --maybe even history-making-- for LGBT related issues and candidates.
President: “Not going to make news” on marriage equality any time soon
President Obama at a mid-day nationally televised press conference on Wednesday was repeatedly pressed for his views on marriage equality. But he continued to dodge questions.
House plays “chicken” with budget votes; seeks huge cuts in current year
The U.S. House of Representatives over the weekend passed a $1.2 trillion budget for the current Fiscal Year (FY 2011), one that includes significant cuts likely to impact the LGBT community and “massive” cuts to programs for people with HIV.
Obama calls for colleges to let recruiters in
Tuesday 10:15pm EDT edition - President Obama once again brought up the issue of gays in the military during his annual State of the Union address.
Presidential Pride Proclamations: A measure of presidents and progress
President Barack Obama has for the second time issued a proclamation in honor of Pride Month. Only one other president—Bill Clinton—has ever done so. A comparison of their proclamations suggests there’s been some progress in LGBT civil rights between the
President Mother’s Day Proclamation Acknowledges Two-Mom Families
For the first time ever, a president’s annual Mother’s Day proclamation has included a specific mention of families that include two mothers.
Hildebrand back in the news
Just two years ago, Steve Hildebrand was Barack Obama’s openly gay deputy campaign manager, a brain behind one of the most remarkable presidential campaigns in history. And just two weeks ago, he was toying with the idea of a run
Gay reaction lukewarm to President’s call to repeal DADT
Gay leaders offered only a lukewarm reception Wednesday night for President Obama’s statement, in his State of the Union address, that he would work for the repeal of the military’s discriminatory policy against gays.
U.S. Reps call for action against Ugandan bill
Three openly gay members of the U.S. House of Representatives, along with 91 of their colleagues, have sent a letter to President Obama urging him to do everything he can to stop a bill in Uganda that calls for harsh
