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Fierce, From the Sidelines

Robin McGehee | Posted 08.29.2011

Robin McGehee

The president's unwillingness to publicly endorse full equality for LGBT Americans will continue to dog him throughout the re-election campaign -- we'll make sure of that.

Obama's Civil Rights Moment

Robin McGehee | Posted 05.25.2011

Robin McGehee

LGBT Americans are not political prisoners of the Democratic Party -- nor should we be a political football for the Republican Party.

Activists Act, Don't Wait, As Senate Holds More Hearings on Future of DADT

James M. Russell | Posted 05.25.2011

James M. Russell

Despite ridicule and numerous letdowns, LGBT activists have continued to push Obama toward his campaign platform when he has catered to the right.

Sam Stein

DADT Activists Accuse Obama Of Homophobia

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 05.25.2011

With additional reporting by Amanda Terkel WASHINGTON -- Frustrated by what they perceive to be a lack of resolution on the military's "Don't Ask, Do...

Come Out of the Political Closet!

Robin McGehee | Posted 05.25.2011

Robin McGehee

Two years ago, we walked in to the ballot booth with hope that bold, progressive leaders would take the mantle and move us forward. Sadly, this Election Day, we walked into the voting booth uninspired.

DADT Protest: Gay Activists Arrested For Chaining Themselves To White House Fence To Protest Don't Ask Don't Tell

The Advocate | Posted 05.25.2011

Six gay activists have reportedly been arrested at the White House this afternoon during a protest against "don't ask, don't tell."...

White House: No Don't Ask Don't Tell Repeal This Year

Joe Mirabella | Posted 05.25.2011

Joe Mirabella

Press Secretary Gibbs told reporters Wednesday that the President does not intend to repeal Don't Ask Don't Tell this year. This news comes on the heals of several days of civil disobedience by the new LGBT civil rights organization, GetEqual.

Choi: So When Do the Military Discharges End?

Joe Mirabella | Posted 05.25.2011

Joe Mirabella

The President promised he would be a "fierce advocate" for the Lesbian and Gay communities, but as his Presidency continues, I can't help but wonder if he is a "reluctant advocate."

GetEQUAL Gave LGBT Activism a Needed Shot in the Arm: Now What?

Michael Crawford | Posted 05.25.2011

Michael Crawford

The incredible events of last week re-introduced direct action into the fight for LGBT equality and gave the LGBT movement a much-needed shot in the a...