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US Politics & Gov't News tagged with Gay Rights

Obama Reaffirms Support for Gay Rights
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: obama, US, Politics, Gay Rights )

Alisa
- 177 days ago - msnbc.msn.com
Countering criticism that he's done little on gay rights, President Barack Obama commemorated the 40th anniversary of the birth of the modern movement by welcoming its leaders to the White House and reaffirming his commitment to their top priorities.
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GOOD NEWS--AP Source: Same-Sex Partners to Get Federal Benefits
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: obama, GAY RIGHTS, usa, healthcare, freedoms )

Cal
- 191 days ago - usatoday.com
President Obama, under growing criticism for not seeking to end the ban on openly gay men and women in the military, is extending benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees.
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Where Is The Equal Justice for Gays?
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: abuse, americans, civil rights, congress, constitution, corruption, democrats, dishonesty, ethics, gay rights, government, media, obama, politics, propaganda, republicans )

Kit
- 208 days ago - truthout.org
On gay rights, as with other controversial issues, Obama stands where it's politically smart to stand. He finds the political sweet spot that placates the left and doesn't alienate the middle.
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House Bill Would Provide Gays New Protections
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: government, humans rights, gay rights, GoodNews, safety, law )

Dee
- 239 days ago - abcnews.go.com
Gay victims of violence would gain new federal protections under a revived and expanded hate crimes bill passed by the House on Wednesday over conservatives' objections.
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Gay Marriage Showdown in California
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: prop 8, Equal rights, Gay Marriage, Gay rights, humans, activists, freedoms )

Dee
- 293 days ago - abcnews.go.com
Hundreds gathered before a giant TV screen outside a San Francisco courthouse today to watch as the seven justices of the California Supreme Court heard arguments for and against the validity of the state's voter-imposed ban on same-sex marriage.
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People in the News: Clinton Pledges Her Support of Gay Rights
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: USA, Hillary Clinton, gay rights, presidential race, democrats, democratic presidential candidate, support, gay rights activists, ellen DeGeneres )

Kristmas
- 626 days ago - seattlepi.nwsource.com
Clinton has said she would defend gay rights as president and eliminate disparities for same-sex couples in federal law, including immigration and tax policy. She was on the Ellen DeGeneres show Monday where she promised to support the rights of ALL.
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Texas Prosecutor Who Castigated Gays In Landmark Sodomy Case Embroiled In Sex Scandal
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: gay rights, hypocrisy )


- 703 days ago - 365gay.com
desperately trying to keep his job following the discovery of e-mails containing sexually explicit videos, racist jokes and what is described as torrid love notes to his executive secretary.
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