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White House denounces ‘Don’t Ask’ provision in defense bill

Administration stops short of veto threat over legislation

May 24, 2011 | 2 Comments

White House issues statement on Minn. marriage amendment

Administration says Obama has 'long opposed divisive and discriminatory efforts' against gay couples

May 23, 2011 | 13 Comments

Franken comes out against Minn. marriage amendment

Lawmaker says measure would 'write discrimination' in constitution

May 23, 2011 | 3 Comments

N.Y. Governor Cuomo releases marriage equality video

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo releases a statement calling marriage equality "a matter of fairness and equality."

May 23, 2011 | Comments Off

Poll sixth to find majority support for same-sex marriage

Gallup finds 53 percent of Americans support gay nuptials

May 20, 2011 | Comments Off

Gay GOP Calif. mayor loses U.S. House bid

Gin would have been first person in same-sex marriage elected to Congress

May 18, 2011 | Comments Off

Key vote on LGBT student bill could come in June

Polis expects Senate committee vote on SNDA

May 18, 2011 | Comments Off

African activists oppose cuts to Ugandan aid

'Kill the Gays' bill may return

May 18, 2011 | Comments Off

Harkin endorses executive order barring LGBT job bias

Directive seen as interim alternative to ENDA passage

May 16, 2011 | 2 Comments

White House objects to ‘Don’t Ask’ amendment in defense bill

Hunter spokesperson calls on Obama to back provision

May 15, 2011 | 1 Comment