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Our Moral Imperative

Rea Carey | Posted 07.18.2009 | Politics


Rea Carey

Last week's Department of Justice brief defending DOMA was not merely disappointing, it was a public abrogation of the promise of equality the president himself embraced as a candidate.

Obama and the Gays: The Ruthless 6 Part Strategy? UPDATED 7pm

Leah McElrath Renna | Posted 07.18.2009 | Politics


Leah McElrath Renna

The announcement today might be part of a larger strategy by the administration to triangulate two different constituencies on gay issues -- thereby appearing to be concerned about all while satisfying none.

DNC-LGBT Fundraiser Boycott Called For Over White House DOMA Defense

AMERICAblog | Posted 07.17.2009 | Politics


Pam Spaulding has published an email detailing just who's coming to the DNC's $1,000 (and up) a head gay fundraiser next week. I suspect those folks a...

Obama's Marriage Defense Shouldn't Surprise or Anger Anyone

Earl Ofari Hutchinson | Posted 07.17.2009 | Politics


Earl Ofari Hutchinson

The great puzzle is why so many are so hot at President Obama for backing the Defense of Marriage Act.

NYT: Obama Made "Bad Call On Gay Rights ... Disturbing"

NY Times | Posted 07.17.2009 | Politics


The Obama administration, which came to office promising to protect gay rights but so far has not done much, actually struck a blow for the other side...

Human Rights Campaign Knocks Obama For Defending DOMA

AMERICAblog | Posted 07.16.2009 | Politics


The Human Rights Campaign, the nation's largest gay civil rights lobby, just sent a letter to President Obama in response to the homophobic brief Obam...

Obama's DOMA Defense Unacceptable

Paul Hogarth | Posted 07.16.2009 | Politics


Paul Hogarth

The U.S. Justice Department filed a brief late last week defending a constitutional challenge to DOMA. If pursued by the courts, it could greatly damage gay and lesbian rights.

Gavin Newsom: Obama DOJ's DOMA Defense "A Big Mistake"

Los Angeles Times | Posted 07.16.2009 | Politics


With the Obama administration facing growing discontent among gay supporters, the mayors of Los Angeles and San Francisco joined in voicing concern to...

Obama Admin Moves To Dismiss Defense Of Marriage Act Challenge

AP | LINDA DEUTSCH and LISA LEFF | Posted 07.13.2009 | Politics


LOS ANGELES — Gay rights groups expressed dismay with the Obama administration Friday over its championing of the Defense of Marriage Act, a law...

An Interview With Alexis Ortega, A Director of the National Marriage Boycott

Patrick Sauer | Posted 07.09.2009 | Politics


Patrick Sauer

The organization calls on President Obama to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and encourages straight married couples to wear an "equality ring" as a sign of support.

Friday Talking Points [79] -- Judicial Activism And Bias

Chris Weigant | Posted 06.29.2009 | Politics


Chris Weigant

"Judicial activism" (or, alternatively, "legislating from the bench") is defined -- no matter what your political beliefs -- as "judges not ruling the...

Obama, Don't Defend DOMA

Emma Ruby-Sachs | Posted 06.20.2009 | Politics


Emma Ruby-Sachs

Obama has the opportunity today, to stand up for equal rights by refusing to argue Defense of Marriage Act's constitutionality in court.

An LGBT Report Card for Obama's First 100 Days

Emma Ruby-Sachs | Posted 05.29.2009 | Politics


Emma Ruby-Sachs

Compared to the rows of sullen, silent Presidents behind him, Obama looks like a gay rights brown-noser. But when it comes to actual change in the lives of LGBT people, nothing has been done.

Torn Apart By DOMA

Emma Ruby-Sachs | Posted 05.10.2009 | Politics


Emma Ruby-Sachs

One can only hope that quick passage of the UAFA will help people like Karla and Stacy have a fair shot at making a loving committed relationship work for the long term.

What Changed in Five Days: Gay Marriage in Iowa, Vermont and the Rest of the Country

Edward Stein | Posted 05.10.2009 | Politics


Edward Stein

Who would have thought that in the aftermath of Prop. 8 in California, one of the most liberal states in the union, so much would happen so quickly for gay marriage?

No Time to Wait for Justice

John Kerry | Posted 04.24.2009 | Politics


John Kerry

Justice may be blind, but it sure ain't always swift. It's time Tim Coco and his husband Genesio "Junior" Oliveira be reunited.

Repealing DOMA Will Ease the Warren Sting

Emma Ruby-Sachs | Posted 02.06.2009 | Politics


Emma Ruby-Sachs

Repealing Don't Ask Don't Tell has been floated as one opportunity for Obama, but I encourage the new President to try frying a bigger fish -- the Defense of Marriage Act.

Is Rick Warren Beyond The Pale?

Chris Weigant | Posted 01.29.2009 | Politics


Chris Weigant

While I understand the anger from the gay-rights community over the Warren issue, I myself am waiting to see some solid results from Obama before judging him.

Marriage, Polygamy and Gays

Patricia Nell Warren | Posted 01.01.2009 | Politics


Patricia Nell Warren

The fact is, not one but three different factions want to get polygamy legalized. Each is basing its claim to religious freedom on its sacred book.

Members Are So Glad It's Looking Like Obama at GLAAD Happy Hour

Carol Anne Burger | Posted 10.29.2008 | Home


Carol Anne Burger

GLAAD, the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation held its second annual TGIF South Florida Friday evening happy hour event series at Georgie's A...