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House Democrats Urge DHS to Explicitly Recognize LGBT Families Yet Again

One year since the Obama administration announced a verbal policy regarding protection for binational LGBT families, House Democrats say the administration has fallen short on its promises.

Gabrielle Korn —

Aug 3, 2012

Daily Fix

obama administration

health

What the Affordable Care Act Means for Women

Beginning August 1st, insurance companies are going to be so much nicer about your body and all of the monies you have to spend to keep it healthy and happy…

Hansen —

Aug 3, 2012

2012 Presidential Race

barack obama

politics + activism

Democratic Party Ties the Knot with Gay Marriage for 2012 Election

The Democratic Party is officially adding a “plank” to their party platform supporting gay marriage.

Rachel —

Jul 30, 2012

barack obama

Daily Fix

health

The SCOTUS Health Care Ruling: What Does It Mean?

The Supreme Court ruled that the Affordable Care Act and its mandate that Americans carry health insurance or else face a tax is constitutional.

Rachel —

Jun 28, 2012

barack obama

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Obama Speaks For LGBT Pride Month, Doesn’t Counsel Patience

“And as long as I have the privilege of being your President, I promise you, you won’t just have a friend in the White House, you will have a fellow…

Rachel —

Jun 18, 2012

Daily Fix

DOMA

politics + activism

We Won A Thing: Massachusetts Federal Appeals Court Rules DOMA Unconstitutional

Now the constitutionality of DOMA will almost definitely head to the Supreme Court next year.

Rachel —

May 31, 2012

Daily Fix

gay marriage

politics + activism

Colin Powell Has No Problem With Gay Marriage

Colin Powell says that “I don’t see any reason not to say that they should be able to get married under the laws of their state or the laws of…

Lizz —

May 23, 2012

2012 Presidential Race

barack obama

politics + activism

Obama, Gay Marriage and America One Week Later

President Obama announced he supports same-sex marriage, and then what happened?

Rachel —

May 15, 2012

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obama

politics + activism

Joe Biden Goes Rogue With Same-Sex Marriage Support

Joe Biden finished “evolving” a long time ago, it seems.

Riese —

May 7, 2012

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contest

politics + activism

White House Announces LGBT Pride Video Contest, Clearly Likes Your Face

The announcement of the first-ever LGBT Pride Month White House Champions of Change Contest is one of many recent events suggesting Obama is on our side for real now.

Riese —

Apr 10, 2012

Daily Fix

DOMA

politics + activism

DOMA Faces Challenge to its Constitutionality, Appears Increasingly Unpopular

A federal appeals court in Boston is considering whether it’s constitutional to deny same-sex married couples equal rights under the law.

Rachel —

Apr 5, 2012

Daily Fix

obama administration

politics + activism

People Besides Homeless Gay Teens Maybe Starting to Notice Gay Teen Homelessness

“If people really come to care about homeless gay teens, it means that they’re willing to care about more than gay marriage or cute pictures of weddings at city hall.”

Rachel —

Mar 12, 2012