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Fleming defends ‘conscience’ amendment to harass gay troops

Louisiana Republican says measure would allow freedom of religion

June 12, 2013 | 9 Comments

New calls for ENDA directive as White House reception approaches

Will Obama be heckled by attendees seeking workplace protections?

June 12, 2013 | 2 Comments

Leahy poised to help bi-national gay couples on Senate floor

'Mini-DOMA repeal' amendment was withdrawn during panel consideration

June 11, 2013 | 5 Comments

White House objects to ‘conscience’ language in defense bill

Administration issues veto threat for legislation as a whole

June 11, 2013 | 1 Comment

Reid looks to take up ENDA ‘soon’ in Pride statement

Dem leader looks forward to court striking down DOMA

June 10, 2013 | Leave a comment

DNC treasurer says ‘process’ underway for ENDA directive

Is the White House studying LGBT workplace discrimination?

June 10, 2013 | 6 Comments

GOProud endorses Navy SEAL in Mass. Senate race

GOP candidate to make appearance at Boston Pride

June 7, 2013 | 1 Comment

Where does New Jersey’s interim senator stand on LGBT issues?

Chiesa appointed as votes may come up on ENDA, UAFA

June 6, 2013 | 2 Comments

House panel adopts ‘conscience’ amendment to defense bill

Measure puts burden on Pentagon to prove harassment causes 'actual harm'

June 5, 2013 | 8 Comments

Carney says first lady ‘brilliantly’ handled heckler

W.H. Spokesperson says he hasn’t spoken to Obama about incident

June 5, 2013 | 3 Comments