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30 April 2013
NBA player Jason Collins: ‘I hope other sports stars will follow my lead and come out’ 7 In his first interview since coming out as gay, basketball player Jason Collins says he hopes other professional athletes will follow his lead.
23 April 2013
US Radio host: ‘LGBT supporters are misleading millions and homosexuality hurts all of society’ 42 US Radio Host Linda Harvey has again used her radio programme to express her anti-gay stance, saying that "homosexual behaviour hurts all of society", and encouraging listeners to "challenge the acceptance of homosexual behaviour".
15 April 2013
US: Gay soldier files appeal over $100 White House protest fine 12 Dan Choi – who was fined $100 for chaining himself to the White House fence in protest over America’s Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell law – is refusing to pay the fine.
9 April 2013
White House press secretary says America’s growing support for equal marriage is a ‘remarkable evolution’ 1 White House Press Secretary Jay Carney has praised America’s growing support for equal marriage, calling it a "remarkable evolution".
29 March 2013
Peter Tatchell: ‘Dan Choi’s $100 fine is a victory for him but he’s been left exhausted’ 11 The decision of a judge to fine a gay former solider $100 for chaining himself to the White House fence is a “victory” for the “exhausted” defendant, says Peter Tatchell.
28 March 2013
US: Trial of gay former soldier who chained himself to the White House fence resumes 18 The trial of a gay soldier who chained himself to the White House fence in protest over America’s Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell law has resumed.
6 March 2013
US: Senate confirms first lesbian Asian American to the federal bench 2 The US Senate has confirmed the first lesbian Asian American for a seat on the federal bench.
1 March 2013
Obama: If I were a Supreme Court judge, I’d remove laws banning same-sex marriage 24 President Obama has said that if he sat on the US Supreme Court, he would most likely rule that same-sex marriage bans are unconstitutional.
26 February 2013
US radio host praises African countries for refusing to decriminalise homosexuality 24 Linda Harvey, a host of the Ohio based Christian radio station WRFD has praised countries which refuse to decriminalise homosexuality and said that the "radical" effort of the White House to achieve equal human rights
4 February 2013
Obama says Boy Scouts ban on gays must end 7 President Barack Obama said on Sunday that gay people should be allowed in the Boy Scouts of America, and that "nobody should be barred" from the experience of being a scout.
24 January 2013
US: Campaigners call on President Obama to legally protect LGBT workers 1 Gay rights advocates are renewing their push for President Barack Obama to sign an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against LGBT employees.
22 January 2013
US: Petition calls on White House to include LGBT questions in school survey 1 Activists are petitioning the White House to include LGBT-specific questions in a proposed school climate survey.
16 January 2013
US: Pro-gay pastor to give blessing at President Obama’s inauguration 2 The pro-gay pastor of the Episcopal parish closest to the White House will give the benediction at President Barack Obama's inauguration next week.
17 December 2012
US Marine Corps captain proposes to his boyfriend in the White House 15 Over the weekend, a US Marine Corp captain proposed to his partner at the White House.
5 November 2012
Comment: A Mitt Romney presidential win would be a disaster for LGBT Americans 40 Writing from the US for Pinknews.co.uk on the eve of Election Day, Laurence Watts makes the case that a Mitt Romney presidency would be a disaster for LGBT rights.
19 October 2012
President Obama vows to protect LGBT rights in Daily Show appearance 22 Taking aim at his Republican rival Mitt Romney, President Obama has said in a TV interview that he will not allow the US Constitution to be used to restrict the rights of LGBT Americans.
26 September 2012
Madonna: I was being ‘ironic’ over Obama ‘Muslim’ remark 12 The Material Girl made the gaff while also praising President Obama’s commitment to gay rights during a speech to her fans at a concert in Washington on Monday.
25 September 2012
Video: Madonna praises Obama on gay rights and then calls him a ‘Muslim’ 27 Madonna has declared her support for President Barack Obama but surprisingly appeared to be confused by his religion.
19 June 2012
Video: White House unveils Pride month video challenge finalists + The White House Office of Public Engagement has unveiled six finalists for its LGBT Pride Month Video Challenge to honour local community leaders in the US.
11 April 2012
Gay equality in presidential race policies ’6 percent higher’ after Rick Santorum exit 15 Rick Santorum's decision to end his campaign seeking the Republican party's nomination to run for presidential race later this year has boosted the proportion of gay-friendly policies in race by 6 percent, according to an analysis released today.

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