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Obama: ‘Gay couples deserve the same legal rights as every other couple’ (Video)

Obama: ‘Gay couples deserve the same legal rights as every other couple’ (Video)

Thursday, June 23, 2011
President Barack Obama on Thursday evening told hundreds of supporters at his first ever fundraising event targeted to gay donors, that “we are all created equal” — but stopped short of endorsing marriage equality for same-sex couples.
GLAAD announces Barrios’ resignation, eight board members including Troup Coronado

GLAAD announces Barrios’ resignation, eight board members including Troup Coronado

Thursday, June 23, 2011
The Board of Directors of the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) on Thursday, officially — and finally — announced what LGBT media had been reporting since Saturday, that President Jarrett Barrios has resigned.
Six GLAAD board members resign as fallout continues over AT&T merger flap

Six GLAAD board members resign as fallout continues over AT&T merger flap

Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Just days after the resignation of GLAAD President Jarrett Barrios, six board members of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation have resigned amid the fallout over the organization’s letter in support of AT&T’s proposed bid for wireless rival T-Mobile, POLITICO has reported.
Top enlisted Marine on the repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ — ‘Get over it’

Top enlisted Marine on the repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ — ‘Get over it’

Tuesday, June 21, 2011
The Command Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Micheal Barrett, the top non-commissioned officer, addressing Marines regarding the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell:”
GLAAD President Jarrett Barrios resigns under scrutiny of AT&T endorsement

GLAAD President Jarrett Barrios resigns under scrutiny of AT&T endorsement

Saturday, June 18, 2011
Jarrett Barrios, the president of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) has resigned under increasing scrutiny of GLAAD's recent endorsement of AT&T's merger with T-Mobile, and conflicting statements related to net neutrality rules.
Senate panel approves defense spending bill without anti-gay amendments

Senate panel approves defense spending bill without anti-gay amendments

Friday, June 17, 2011
The Senate Armed Services Committee this week unanimously passed its version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), with none of the anti-gay amendments that were attached to the House version of the bill.
Watchdogs file ethics complaint against Boehner over spending to defend DOMA

Watchdogs file ethics complaint against Boehner over spending to defend DOMA

Friday, June 17, 2011
A Washington D.C. government watchdog organization this week asked the Office of Congressional Ethics to investigate if House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) broke federal law when he hired a law firm to defend the Defense of Marriage Act in court.
Obama Administration announces resource center for LGBT refugees

Obama Administration announces resource center for LGBT refugees

Friday, June 17, 2011
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday announced the creation of a first-ever resource center to support the resettlement of LGBT refugees.
Duncan to Educators: Gay-Straight Alliances are protected under federal law

Duncan to Educators: Gay-Straight Alliances are protected under federal law

Thursday, June 16, 2011
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan this week warned school administrators nationwide that gay-straight alliance groups must be recognized as having the the same legal rights and protections as other student clubs at public secondary schools.
GOP debate: Candidates offer some surprises on LGBT-related issues

GOP debate: Candidates offer some surprises on LGBT-related issues

Tuesday, June 14, 2011
The seven Republican presidential candidates showed some differences on gay-related issues in their first high-profile debate Monday night -- with some surprises.
Gates says ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ repeal certification could happen this month

Gates says ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ repeal certification could happen this month

Monday, June 13, 2011
Defense Secretary Robert Gates signaled Monday that if the top officers of each branch of the military recommend moving ahead on the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” before the end of the month, he will endorse it.
Bombshell! — Paula Brooks, Editor of top lesbian blog ‘Lez Get Real’ is a straight man

Bombshell! — Paula Brooks, Editor of top lesbian blog ‘Lez Get Real’ is a straight man

Monday, June 13, 2011
In a bombshell revelation, coming just one day after the author behind a popular Syrian lesbian blog admitted to being a married man, The Washington Post is reporting that editor of the top lesbian news blog “Lez Get Real,” is also a straight, married man.
LUSH Cosmetics plans ‘Kiss & Tell,’ shops will become gay marriage ‘campaign centers’

LUSH Cosmetics plans ‘Kiss & Tell,’ shops will become gay marriage ‘campaign centers’

Monday, June 13, 2011
LUSH Cosmetics has partnered with Freedom to Marry on a new campaign to support marriage equality, and will transform its North America shops into marriage equality “campaign centers."
Obama Administration extends Medicaid protections to same-sex couples

Obama Administration extends Medicaid protections to same-sex couples

Saturday, June 11, 2011
The Obama Administration on Friday set forth new policy guidelines expanding states’ ability to provide same-sex couples with the same coverage offered to heterosexual couples when they receive long-term care under Medicaid.
Christian hate groups call for boycott of Old Navy over pride shirts

Christian hate groups call for boycott of Old Navy over pride shirts

Thursday, June 9, 2011
Christian hate groups are taking aim at Old Navy over the retailer's decision to sell a line of gay pride t-shirts in a handful of stores during June LGBT pride month, suggesting that God-fearing homophobes take their business elsewhere.
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