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Obama moves to ensure FMLA applies to married, same-sex couples
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration will work to ensure that gay and lesbian Americans are eligible to take leave from their jobs to care for a same-sex spouse, regardless of whether they live in a state that recognizes gay marriage, the White House said Friday. President Barack Obama is directing the Labor Department to start drafting rules…
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Obama promotes gay rights advances at LGBT fundraiser in New York
NEW YORK — President Barack Obama is telling gay Democratic Party donors that when it comes to advances in gay rights, it’s not just laws that are changing but hearts and minds. Obama singled out steps he has taken on behalf of the gay community, including ending the military’s “don’t ask don’t tell” policies, signing a hate crimes bill, appointing gay judges and other measures.
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Obama to sign order extending protections to LGBT workers of federal contractors
WASHINGTON — After years of pressure from gay rights groups, President Barack Obama plans to sign an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against employees on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity, the White House said Monday.
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Obama gives nod to gay dads in annual Father’s Day proclamation
President Barack Obama gave a nod to gay dads in his annual Father’s Day Proclamation, issued by the White House on Friday” “…This is a task for every father — whether married or single, gay or straight, natural or adoptive — and every child deserves someone who will step up and fill this role.”
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Obama issues proclamation declaring June LGBT Pride Month
WASHINGTON — The White House on Friday issued a proclamation by President Barack Obama, declaring June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month, saying his administration “stands alongside all those who fight for LGBT rights.”
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Obama to attend DNC’s LGBT gala in New York
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is planning visits next month to Boston and New York to raise money for Democrats, and while in New York he’ll attend an LGBT gala with DNC chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz.
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Obama nominates sixth openly gay diplomat to ambassador post
President Barack Obama has nominated Ted Osius as the next Ambassador to Vietnam, the White House has announced.
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Int’l Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia observed around the globe
LGBT rights advocates and allies will observe the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (or IDAHOT) in more than 100 countries around the world on Saturday.
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Obama congratulates Michael Sam on becoming first openly gay NFL draftee
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama sends his congratulations to Michael Sam, the first openly gay player drafted by an NFL team.
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Two years ago today: Obama evolves, announces support for marriage equality
WASHINGTON — Two years ago today, President Barack Obama ended a 19-month long evolution on the issue of extending marriage rights to gay couples when he voiced support for marriage equality.