White House Gay Rights

"A President Who Fights With You and for You"

Joan Garry | Posted 05.25.2011

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Joan Garry

I know what Obama meant -- that together we would fight for equality. But the line is also true if you look at it the other way. Over these next four years, he will continue to fight with the gay community. Because we are impatient.

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Obama Invites Gay Rights Advocates To White House

New York Times | Sheryl Gay Stolberg | Posted 05.25.2011

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As advocates for gays and lesbians intensify their criticism of the White House, President Obama has invited some of their leaders to an East Room rec...

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White House Staffers Concede "Frustration" On Gay Rights

Think Progress | Posted 05.25.2011

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Last night, Center for American Progress President and CEO John Podesta moderated a panel at the American Constitution Society convention that include...

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White House Removes Don't Ask, Don't Tell Promise From Web Site

AMERICAblog | Posted 05.25.2011

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In a move that many people I've spoken with see as a shift in policy, and a backward step from a clear campaign promise that was reiterated during the...

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