All posts tagged "white house"
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White House now offers a gender-neutral restroom
–White House spokesman Jeff Tiller, speaking with CNN. The White House complex now offers a gender-neutral restroom, letting guests and staff use a restroom that...
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White House backs conversion therapy bans
The Obama administration on Wednesday came out in support of ending the practice of so-called “conversion” or “reparative” therapy on minors in an effort to...
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Federal contractors can no longer allow anti-LGBT discrimination
President Obama's Executive Order on LGBT Workplace Discrimination takes effect
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White House criticizes Indiana’s discriminatory religious freedom law
White House voices concerns over Indiana's anti-LGBT law
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Obama budget would extend Social Security benefits to all same-sex couples
President Obama is seeking to ensure all legally married same-sex couples have access to Social Security benefits.
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Obama proud of gay soccer player Robbie Rogers
President Obama salutes gay soccer player Robbie Rogers.
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As Hagel’s departure nears, no review ordered of military’s transgender ban
The Defense Secretary says he believes the military's "transgender issue will be dealt with in a fair way." But will he be the one to...
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Obama urged to take action against Gambia for anti-LGBT law
President Obama is facing pressure to take further action against the Gambia for a recently enacted anti-LGBT law.
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Obama hopes Supreme Court makes the “right decision” on same-sex marriage
Obama hopeful the Supreme Court will recognize there is “no good reason” to ban same-sex marriage.
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White House won’t confirm Obama support for sweeping same-sex marriage ruling
The White House declines to say whether President Barack Obama would welcome a ruling legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
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North Korea loses its internet connection
U.S. State Department denies involvement.
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Air Force secretary expects review of military’s transgender ban
The military’s longstanding ban on open transgender service is likely to face review within the next year, Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James said in...
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Obama marks World AIDS Day
President Barack Obama marked World AIDS Day in a proclamation released by the White House, vowing to continue efforts to combat the disease. “In the face...
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White House names new LGBT liaison
Aditi Hardikar has been named the new White House liaison to the LGBT community, according to an administration official. Hardikar replaces Gautam Raghavan, who departed...
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Obama marks fifth anniversary of hate crimes bill
President Barack Obama marked the fifth anniversary of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crime Prevention Act in a statement released Thursday. “Since this...
