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Obama’s Speech to HRC – Live Online

 Watch President Obama speaking at HRC live, now by clicking HERE It’s also being broadcast live now on CSPAN 1 If you’re having trouble with Firefox try using Explorer or in Firefox, click on the Windows Media link on the right

Joe Solmonese Heats Up The Internet

Joe Solmonese, President of the Human Rights Campaign is creating yet another stir on the internet with publishing of an e-mail he sent out regarding President Obama and the battle to secure LGBT equal rights. In the email Solmonese states that he’s not ready to judge the President’s actions on our issues until 2017. He

Coverage of the National Equality March

Just a couple of quick links to help you follow the National Equality March this weekend.  You can find some coverage by 365gay.com by clicking here…365Gay – National March Coverage I also saw a posting today stating that CSPAN was planning to broadcast a portion of the event, although I haven’t been able to find

Protest Planned for Obama’s Speech at HRC Gala in DC

President Obama may be speaking at the HRC gala in Washington DC this Saturday, October 10th, the night before the National Equality March, but it won’t be without protestors outside. Gay Liberation Network along with Queer Liberaction (Dallas) has announced a jointly organized picket of the event to take place at 6pm. The Gay Liberation

President Obama Will Speak Night Before National Equality March

From the New York Times… President Obama will speak to a gathering of gay rights activists this weekend, a day before thousands of people are expected to march on Washington in a demonstration calling for greater legal protections for gays, lesbians and transgendered Americans. Mr. Obama’s appearance on Saturday at the annual dinner for the

Rare Source of Attack On Don’t Ask Don’t Tell

From the New York Times… WASHINGTON — In an unusual show of support for allowing gay men and lesbians to serve openly in the armed forces, an article in an official military journal argues forcefully for repealing the “don’t ask, don’t tell” law, which requires homosexuals in the services to keep their sexual orientation secret.

The National Equality March Is Almost Here

The NATIONAL EQUALITY MARCH is approaching fast, taking place on Saturday, October 11th in Washington DC. Some of the latest NEWS & UPDATES on the march… Cleve Jones recently sent a letter to President Obama, urging him to join them at the rally. There is also a posting of the latest list of EVENTS to