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All Posts Tagged With: "defense of marriage act"

Kennedy remembered as champion of gay rights

By DENISE LAVOIE (AP)
BOSTON — For decades, Edward Kennedy was considered the most powerful voice in the Senate for gay rights as a strong supporter of HIV/AIDS funding, hate crimes legislation and same-sex marriage.
His death struck a blow to gay rights advocates, who say they’ve lost a key ally.
“Having somebody in the Senate who was [...]

27Aug2009 | Anthony Galz | 0 comments | Continued

Obama extends gay health benefits

By Stephen Collinson
WASHINGTON (AFP) — President Barack Obama Wednesday extended some federal health benefits to same-sex partners of US government workers, in what he said was a historic step towards equality for gays and lesbians.
“Many of our government’s hardworking and dedicated patriotic public servants have long been denied basic rights … for one simple reason, [...]

18Jun2009 | Sara | 0 comments | Continued

Obama calls for equal rights for gays, but no promises on timetable

by Foon Rhee – Boston.com
President Obama isn’t doing enough, quickly enough to suit many gay Americans, but today he did issue a proclamation for “Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month.”
In the proclamation, Obama mentions the legislative priorities, including overturning the Defense of Marriage Act that defines marriage as between one man and one woman [...]

2Jun2009 | Sara | 0 comments | Continued