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Barack Obama Backs Anti-Discrimination Gay Rights Bill
The White House on Tuesday put its weight behind efforts to enshrine rights for gay Americans in federal law, stoking an election-year battle with conservatives.
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Barack Obama to Address Kenya as He Wraps Up Landmark Visit
US President Barack Obama wraps up a two-day landmark visit to Kenya today, boosting business and security ties but with firm messages on gay rights and corruption.
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Barack Obama Calls for Gay Rights in Africa, Challenges Kenya on Corruption
US President Barack Obama today called for gay rights in Africa during his landmark visit to Kenya, comparing homophobia to racial discrimination he had encountered in the United States.
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Gay Rights 'Non Issue', Says Kenyan President Ahead of Barack Obama's Visit
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on today dismissed gay rights as a "non-issue" ahead of US President Barack Obama's visit later this week.
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Yeah Right! Sarcasm Poses Problem for Computer Algorithms in US Election
When the US Supreme Court upheld same-sex weddings in the same week that South Carolina debated keeping a controversial Civil War battle flag, Twitter user @xTomatoez posted "Gay marriage and the Confederate flag going down everywhere. Tough week for your redneck uncle on Facebook."
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Marrying Michelle was My Best Week Ever: Barack Obama
US President Barack Obama on tuesday said that last week when he won historic victories on trade, healthcare and gay rights - was "gratifying", but his "best week ever", was when he married Michelle, the First Lady.
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US Top Court Divided on Gay Marriage, Justice Anthony Kennedy Appears Pivotal
The US Supreme Court appeared sharply divided on Tuesday on whether the Constitution guarantees a right to same-sex marriage, but pivotal Justice Anthony Kennedy seemed to inch cautiously towards legalizing gay nuptials nationwide.
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United States to Appoint Gay Rights Envoy: Official
The United States will appoint an openly gay official as a special envoy to promote the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people overseas, the US State Department said on Friday.
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US government to expand recognition of gay marriage
US Attorney General Eric Holder will expand government recognition of same-sex marriages in all federal courtrooms and prisons on Monday, and ensure they receive the same benefits as heterosexual ones.
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Gay rights bill clears first hurdle in US Senate
The Senate pushed a major anti-bias gay rights bill past a first, big hurdle on Monday.
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Barack Obama meets Russian gay activists amid crackdown
US President Barack Obama met Russian gay rights activists on Friday after the G20 summit, in a symbol of US support for the community amid a furore over an "anti-gay" Russian law.
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Visas from gay spouses will get equal treatment, says US
The United States will immediately begin considering visa applications of gay and lesbian spouses in the same manner as heterosexual couples, US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Friday.
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Barack Obama clashes with African host over gay rights
President Barack Obama on Thursday praised the Supreme Court's ruling on same-sex marriage as a "victory for American democracy" but clashed with his African host over gay rights in a sign of how far the movement has to go internationally.
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Barack Obama considers weighing in on gay marriage case
The Obama administration is quietly considering urging the Supreme Court to overturn California's ban on gay marriage, a step that would mark a political victory for advocates of same-sex unions and a deepening commitment by President Barack Obama to rights for gay couples.
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Gay marriage: Obama making cultural waves, or just a ripple?
He gave no speech, issued no call to action. He spoke of changing alongside the nation's people, not of leading them into uncharted territory. He made sure to say what so many so passionately believe - that states should decide such issues themselves. A black president speaking out for a minority denied the right to marry is undoubtedly a powerful ...
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Barack Obama Backs Anti-Discrimination Gay Rights Bill
The White House on Tuesday put its weight behind efforts to enshrine rights for gay Americans in federal law, stoking an election-year battle with conservatives.
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Barack Obama to Address Kenya as He Wraps Up Landmark Visit
US President Barack Obama wraps up a two-day landmark visit to Kenya today, boosting business and security ties but with firm messages on gay rights and corruption.
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Barack Obama Calls for Gay Rights in Africa, Challenges Kenya on Corruption
US President Barack Obama today called for gay rights in Africa during his landmark visit to Kenya, comparing homophobia to racial discrimination he had encountered in the United States.
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Gay Rights 'Non Issue', Says Kenyan President Ahead of Barack Obama's Visit
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on today dismissed gay rights as a "non-issue" ahead of US President Barack Obama's visit later this week.
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Yeah Right! Sarcasm Poses Problem for Computer Algorithms in US Election
When the US Supreme Court upheld same-sex weddings in the same week that South Carolina debated keeping a controversial Civil War battle flag, Twitter user @xTomatoez posted "Gay marriage and the Confederate flag going down everywhere. Tough week for your redneck uncle on Facebook."
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Marrying Michelle was My Best Week Ever: Barack Obama
US President Barack Obama on tuesday said that last week when he won historic victories on trade, healthcare and gay rights - was "gratifying", but his "best week ever", was when he married Michelle, the First Lady.
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US Top Court Divided on Gay Marriage, Justice Anthony Kennedy Appears Pivotal
The US Supreme Court appeared sharply divided on Tuesday on whether the Constitution guarantees a right to same-sex marriage, but pivotal Justice Anthony Kennedy seemed to inch cautiously towards legalizing gay nuptials nationwide.
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United States to Appoint Gay Rights Envoy: Official
The United States will appoint an openly gay official as a special envoy to promote the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people overseas, the US State Department said on Friday.
-
US government to expand recognition of gay marriage
US Attorney General Eric Holder will expand government recognition of same-sex marriages in all federal courtrooms and prisons on Monday, and ensure they receive the same benefits as heterosexual ones.
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Gay rights bill clears first hurdle in US Senate
The Senate pushed a major anti-bias gay rights bill past a first, big hurdle on Monday.
-
Barack Obama meets Russian gay activists amid crackdown
US President Barack Obama met Russian gay rights activists on Friday after the G20 summit, in a symbol of US support for the community amid a furore over an "anti-gay" Russian law.
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Visas from gay spouses will get equal treatment, says US
The United States will immediately begin considering visa applications of gay and lesbian spouses in the same manner as heterosexual couples, US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Friday.
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Barack Obama clashes with African host over gay rights
President Barack Obama on Thursday praised the Supreme Court's ruling on same-sex marriage as a "victory for American democracy" but clashed with his African host over gay rights in a sign of how far the movement has to go internationally.
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Barack Obama considers weighing in on gay marriage case
The Obama administration is quietly considering urging the Supreme Court to overturn California's ban on gay marriage, a step that would mark a political victory for advocates of same-sex unions and a deepening commitment by President Barack Obama to rights for gay couples.
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Gay marriage: Obama making cultural waves, or just a ripple?
He gave no speech, issued no call to action. He spoke of changing alongside the nation's people, not of leading them into uncharted territory. He made sure to say what so many so passionately believe - that states should decide such issues themselves. A black president speaking out for a minority denied the right to marry is undoubtedly a powerful ...
