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Ruby-Sachs: The Memo and The Movement

ERubySachs — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:02:30 +0000

Here’s the important thing: it is best to assume that the memo and the movement have nothing to do with each other.

A memo is temporary, does not include health benefits and only applies to the(...)

President Obama’s memo on partner rights

barbarasimon — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:00:30 +0000

President Barack Obama, surrounded by his vice president and Congress’ gay team at his desk in the oval office, speaks out about same-sex partner rights and signs a presidential memorandum(...)

Withers: Why is it hard for HRC to play tough with Obama?

James Withers — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:28:14 +0000

I’m confused. Earlier in the week the Human Rights Campaign took President Barack Obama’s Justice Department to task for its dreadful defense of DOMA. Sure Joe Solmonese’s letter was(...)

Obama: More benefits for gay workers only one step

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:58:42 +0000

(Washington) President Barack Obama signaled to gay-rights activists Wednesday that he’s listening to their desire for greater equality in “a more perfect union.” But he didn’t give them even(...)

RachelWatch: Big Change and Small Change

Ali Davis — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:10:18 +0000

Goal in Sight?
Rachel led off with the best sports story I’ve heard all year: several members of the Iranian soccer team risked execution by wearing green armbands during their World Cup(...)

Bill would give benefits to same-sex partners of federal workers

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Thu, 21 May 2009 13:28:09 +0000

(Washington) Legislation has been introduced in the the House and Senate to provide benefits for same-sex domestic partners of federal civilian employees on the same basis as spousal(...)