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Under Obama, Windsor Implementation Constitutes the Largest Conferral of LGBT Rights in History
WASHINGTON – Earlier today, the Justice Department released a report detailing the Obama administration’s broad implementation of the Supreme Court’s United States v. Windsor decision, which struck down key components…
DOJ Report Details Administration’s Broad Implementation of Windsor
Same-sex couples can now be buried together in national cemeteries; Couples in civil unions now eligible for many Social Security benefits; Further legislative action required to ensure LGBT married couples…
In Historic Vote, Presbyterian Church Passes Measure Opening Doors to Marriage Equality
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA), a church with nearly two million members, made history today by affirming the marriages of same-sex couples. By a 71-29% vote…
HRC Statement on White House Uganda Announcement
Obama Administration announces concrete steps to hold Ugandan government accountable for horrific anti-LGBT laws
What If NOM Threw A Party And No One Came?
WASHINGTON –– Tomorrow, the National Organization for Marriage (NOM) is promising that countless Americans fed up with the progress of LGBT equality will descend on Washington D.C. in droves. Today,…
Luxembourg Passes Marriage Equality Legislation
European nation will become 19th country worldwide to extend full marriage rights to all citizens.
ExxonMobil Lies About Its Non-Discrimination Policies in Response to Executive Order
Blatantly misleading statement tries to paper over a history of discrimination
White House: New Federal Contractor Executive Order Forthcoming
Push now for House of Representatives to Pass ENDA
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