This isn't the historic announcement that many are hoping for, but it is a sign that when it comes to the issue of marriage equality, President Obama might be shifting his political position.Perhaps this doesn't come as a surprise, especially for those who always thought that President Obama's opposition to gay marriage was rooted more in politics than principle. Indeed, in the late 1990s, President Obama (then a candidate for the Illinois State Legislature) indicated that he supported the righ
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President Obama Hints at Changing Attitude on Marriage Equality
Posted by
uluckidog 466 days ago
(http://gayrights.change.org)
Watch President Obama on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart - Lez Get Real
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uluckidog 466 days ago
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10/27/2010- by Natasia LangfelderLots of Jon Stewart (congratulations Most Influential Man of 2010) and Obama news today. Did you miss the President on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart last night? Don’t worry, you can watch it here! Let us know what you think of the President’s interview in the comments!Related articles
President Obama: Glimmer of Hope?
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uluckidog 466 days ago
(http://www.davidmixner.com)
Hope sometimes can be a rare commodity. It also can be a dangerous one. Hope creates expectations and if they aren't fulfilled they can be devastating to people's dreams. In 2008 many of us responded to Barack Obama's campaign with hope and enthusiasm that I have never seen in my fifty years of working in politics. Millions around the world chanted "Yes We Can" and really believed that our lives would be dramatically different under a President Obama. Our hearts and souls were filled with hope
A Binational Xmas Wish in A letter to President Obama
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BinatUK 774 days ago
(http://lezgetreal.com)
Mr. President, with great respect, I am mentioning this during the holiday season because this time for many is fraught with sadness, fear and pain. Exiled Americans, who are with their spouses, cannot come home to spend Xmas with extended families and if they do, they have to leave spouses abroad. Tens of thousands of same sex couples are unable to spend these holidays together because they are stuck in different countries. These families cannot wait any longer. Our binational spouses and partners are being turned away at US airports, even as I write these words, at the arbitrary instance of an ICE officer....
Gay Rights President Forgetting the Lessons of the Campaign
Posted by
ExileComingHome 826 days ago
(http://www.huffingtonpost.com)
How does Obama the President compare to Obama the candidate on gay rights? It's no secret that GLBT advocates have expressed disappointment and frustration with decisions by the White House to avoid pressing for gay rights during the first year of the administration. No executive order to halt the discharges of gay troops; no bold leadership on passing non-discrimination legislation; no mention of a ballot initiative in Maine to reverse marriage equality that might have made a real difference in the loss there Tuesday. We helped elect him with our votes, money, and time because we were promised change. But in our lives as GLBT people, that's not what's being delivered.
And now we're in a pickle. Most are...
And now we're in a pickle. Most are...
President Obama Declares War on Marriage and the Catholic Church
Posted by
UnitedByLove 838 days ago
(http://www.catholic.org)
The 'so-called' Defense of Marriage Act? That 'so-called' is the sound of contempt toward the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim understanding of marriage.
I AM HERE WITH YOU IN THAT FIGHT
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UnitedByLove 852 days ago
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... you are not included in any of tonight's promises under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, until repeal of DOMA or passage of stand-alone legislation such as the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) or Comprehensive Immigration ...
It was just several months ago that White House officials were promising that President Obama would address immigration reform before the end of the year. It seems as if the LGBT immigration equality leadership has continued to hang its top hat on the passage of Comprehensive Immigration Reform, as being the only way the LGBT community can earn recognition in the immigration system, through the incorporation of the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) in the larger reform legislation.
When UAFA was introduced again this year in January by New York Congressman Jerrold Nadler, it was hailed by the organizations and money was raised from our community in the name of this proposed stand-alone legislation. We were all excited and on board for the big push.
When UAFA was introduced again this year in January by New York Congressman Jerrold Nadler, it was hailed by the organizations and money was raised from our community in the name of this proposed stand-alone legislation. We were all excited and on board for the big push.
No one said it was going to be easy, but six months into President Obama's term his approval rating has dropped below 60 percent, with more people disapproving his handling of the economy and deficit than not. From his recent pressers and speeches, it appears that President Obama is going to spend the bulk of his remaining political capital on health care reform, a signature issue during his campaign.
With President Obama going "all in" with health care, what does it mean for the other issues, such as comprehensive immigration reform and gay rights?
Well, it's apparent that...
With President Obama going "all in" with health care, what does it mean for the other issues, such as comprehensive immigration reform and gay rights?
Well, it's apparent that...
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Executive Director Rea Carey hand-delivered a binder containing messages from nearly 700 supporters of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights to President Obama at the White House's Pride Month reception on June 29.
Late last week, the Task Force solicited the feedback from community members, asking: "What would you say to the president if you had the opportunity?" Many of the responses presented by Carey to the president spotlighted people's stories of discrimination and hopes for equality. Marriage equality, family recognition, nondiscrimination protections, immigration, health care reform, hate crimes and abolishing the military ban were common themes; while the topics were over-arching, the stories were unique and personal.
Late last week, the Task Force solicited the feedback from community members, asking: "What would you say to the president if you had the opportunity?" Many of the responses presented by Carey to the president spotlighted people's stories of discrimination and hopes for equality. Marriage equality, family recognition, nondiscrimination protections, immigration, health care reform, hate crimes and abolishing the military ban were common themes; while the topics were over-arching, the stories were unique and personal.
President Obama mentions DOMA DADT ENDA but not UAFA
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DividedByLaw 955 days ago
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President Obama mentioned many an issue on his agenda for LGBT equality today at his meeting with a group of LGBT leaders – but failed to address Immigation Equality. This is not a good sign. I believe the activists for UAFA need a strategy. Ditching DOMA may help but only a few.
When we get all 1,138 Rights, I never want to see ta letter of the ALPHA.BET again!
When we get all 1,138 Rights, I never want to see ta letter of the ALPHA.BET again!
Dear Mr President VIDEO Listen to Your Mother Reunite this Family (UAFA, DOMA)
Posted by
uluckidog 997 days ago
(http://youtube.com)
Dear Mr. President,
Did you see any difference between these families? The U.S. government does! Listen to your mother.
You are aware of our situation. Joseph Biden, Nancy Pelosi, Eric Holder and all of Congress are too. Why do you think it is fair for us to wait forever and ever? We used to have a dog together, a family to go out and share little things that life brings, but for almost 2 years we have lost all the moments that you and most Americans have.
When are you going to act? We don't even have the right to sit at the back of the bus.You said, "You read about some injustice and you say, Thats not right. Some one should fix that. We realize no one else is going to fix it if you don't." With all due respect Mr. President, our situation is not right and you should fix it.
Genesio Oliveira and Tim Coco (www.reunitethisfamily.com)
05
Did you see any difference between these families? The U.S. government does! Listen to your mother.
You are aware of our situation. Joseph Biden, Nancy Pelosi, Eric Holder and all of Congress are too. Why do you think it is fair for us to wait forever and ever? We used to have a dog together, a family to go out and share little things that life brings, but for almost 2 years we have lost all the moments that you and most Americans have.
When are you going to act? We don't even have the right to sit at the back of the bus.You said, "You read about some injustice and you say, Thats not right. Some one should fix that. We realize no one else is going to fix it if you don't." With all due respect Mr. President, our situation is not right and you should fix it.
Genesio Oliveira and Tim Coco (www.reunitethisfamily.com)
05
President Obamas Failing Grade on Gay Rights (Towleroad)
Posted by
ExileComingHome 1000 days ago
(http://www.towleroad.com)
President Obama's Failing Grade on Gay RightsTowleroad, NYFirst off,I want names of republicans who fully 100% supports civil rights for gays THAT INCLUDES MARRIAGE EQUALITY.I WANT NAMES BITCHES.By the way One or two names dont count. Secondly lets say Sarah Palin is running for the 2012 election are you ...
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