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History's Hobby
Metro Weekly … and his friendship with an openly gay man, Charles Francis, seemed to bode well for the new president's feelings about gay and lesbian citizens. … |
Lithuania president slams anti-gay censorship bill
(Stockholm) Lithuania’s new president on Thursday criticized a censorship bill passed by lawmakers in the Baltic country that aims to keep information about homosexuality away from children.
Dalia Grybauskaite, who was inaugurated as president on Sunday, said the measure was poorly worded and vowed to propose amendments later this year.
“I’m very …
Analysis: Obama’s comprehensive support for gay equality
What can lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans Americans expect from the new President of the United States?
Barack Obama, who will take the oath of office tomorrow afternoon at noon (5pm GMT), is the most gay-friendly politician to lead America.
During his campaign for the White House, the former Senator from Illinois spoke about his personal friendship with gay people.
“Michelle and I have been blessed with many openly gay and lesbian friends and colleagues whom we have been close to for many years,” he revealed in a series of written answers to a gay newspaper.
“While that fact has made the issue facing the LGBT community more personal, the fundamental reasons I have for supporting equality are greater than any individual.
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54 federal bench vacancies await Obama decision
(New York City) When Barrack Obama is sworn in on Tuesday one of his first tasks will be filling 54 vacancies in federal courts.
In letters this week to the new President and the leadership of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Lambda legal stressed the need for fair and impartial nominees to …
