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The SCOTUS keeps us waiting, the man keeps us down, and nobody knows what the fuck is going on with Barack Obama these days.
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Obama Administration Joins the Club, Files Amicus Brief Against Prop 8 in Supreme Court Case
The Justice Department’s amicus brief joins other ones opposed to Prop 8, including one from 75 pro-equality Republicans. This leaves a lot of questions: namely, what took them so long?
Obama’s Inaugural Address Calls Gays “Our Brothers and Sisters,” Incites Cautious Optimism
It’s telling and moving that Obama chose to dedicate a fairly significant chunk of his speech to the LGBT community; it sends the message that we are who he thinks of when remembering how equal we are or are not.
GChatting for Freedom: The Vice Presidential Debate
“With all due respect that is a bunch of malarkey.”
House Democrats Urge DHS to Explicitly Recognize LGBT Families Yet Again
One year since the Obama administration announced a verbal policy regarding protection for binational LGBT families, House Democrats say the administration has fallen short on its promises.
What the Affordable Care Act Means for Women
Beginning August 1st, insurance companies are going to be so much nicer about your body and all of the monies you have to spend to keep it healthy and happy and baby-free.
Democratic Party Ties the Knot with Gay Marriage for 2012 Election
The Democratic Party is officially adding a “plank” to their party platform supporting gay marriage.
The SCOTUS Health Care Ruling: What Does It Mean?
The Supreme Court ruled that the Affordable Care Act and its mandate that Americans carry health insurance or else face a tax is constitutional.
Obama Speaks For LGBT Pride Month, Doesn’t Counsel Patience
“And as long as I have the privilege of being your President, I promise you, you won’t just have a friend in the White House, you will have a fellow advocate.”
We Won A Thing: Massachusetts Federal Appeals Court Rules DOMA Unconstitutional
Now the constitutionality of DOMA will almost definitely head to the Supreme Court next year.
Colin Powell Has No Problem With Gay Marriage
Colin Powell says that “I don’t see any reason not to say that they should be able to get married under the laws of their state or the laws of the country.”
Obama, Gay Marriage and America One Week Later
President Obama announced he supports same-sex marriage, and then what happened?
Joe Biden Goes Rogue With Same-Sex Marriage Support
Joe Biden finished “evolving” a long time ago, it seems.
White House Announces LGBT Pride Video Contest, Clearly Likes Your Face
The announcement of the first-ever LGBT Pride Month White House Champions of Change Contest is one of many recent events suggesting Obama is on our side for real now.
DOMA Faces Challenge to its Constitutionality, Appears Increasingly Unpopular
A federal appeals court in Boston is considering whether it’s constitutional to deny same-sex married couples equal rights under the law.
People Besides Homeless Gay Teens Maybe Starting to Notice Gay Teen Homelessness
“If people really come to care about homeless gay teens, it means that they’re willing to care about more than gay marriage or cute pictures of weddings at city hall.”
Obama Should Executive Order Us Some Workplace Protection
“In the past, executive orders setting standards for contractors have not only put an American ideal of equal opportunity into practice; they have also helped show employers that ending discrimination is good for business.”
Obama Calls for Public Housing for All, Queers and Trans People Included
Did you know that one in five trans people does not have stable housing? Obama’s administration does!
Pro-Gay Vote Might Be Democrats’ Secret Weapon in 2012 Election
The Republicans have already decided that they don’t need the gays for the 2012 election, but Obama may feel differently.
Obama and Hillary Officially Care About Global Gay Rights, a.k.a. “Human Rights”
The Obama administration’s decision to take treatment of gays and lesbians into account when making foreign aid decisions is actually really historic, and here’s why.
Joe Biden Wants To Give Us Gay Marriage For Christmas, Gay People Are Santa
What did you get for Christmas? Was it drunk? Maybe it was James Franco’s grandma. Say it was. We found the thumbnail for this article by googling “lesbian christmas,” so.