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Former U.S. President Bill Clinton stands with Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. President Barack Obama (L) on stage during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Did GLAAD snub Obama for Clinton?

Michael Arceneaux
OPINION - Maybe Obama is playing politics, too, but in the end, he’s been more progressive on gay rights than any president before him...
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Don’t march backward on gay marriage

Clay Cane
OPINION - In August, we celebrate the 50th year of the March on Washington. I vote for us to march forward, not backward on marriage equality and all related issues that provide personal freedom...
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Black church ponders change during marriage equality fight

Mashaun D. Simon
theGRIO REPORT - While many across America are hopeful that the Supreme Court will react on the side of the LGBTQ community regarding the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and Proposition 8, there are some black church leaders who do not foresee much change occurring within the black church in terms of gay acceptance...
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Gabriela Fore, 6, of Upper Darby Pa., holds a sign with her moms in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, as the court heard arguments on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). In the second of back-to-back gay marriage case, the Supreme Court is turning to a constitutional challenge to the law that prevents legally married gay Americans from collecting federal benefits generally available to straight married couples. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Supreme Court doubts Defense of Marriage Act

Mark Sherman, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court is indicating it could strike down the law that prevents legally married gay couples from receiving a range of federal benefits that go to married people...
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Revelers celebrate during the Gay Pride parade on June 26, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Equality includes everyone

Rev. Al Sharpton
OPINION - As Americans, it is up to each and every one of us to fight injustice and inequality when we are faced with it...
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Democrats to endorse gay marriage at convention

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The Huffington Post reports that the Democratic National Committee has unanimously decided to add gay marriage to the official party plank at this year’s convention...
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DOMA declared unconstitutional by federal court

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BOSTON (AP) - A federal appeals court Thursday declared that the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutionally denies federal benefits to married gay couples, a ruling all but certain to wind up before the U.S. Supreme Court...
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Holder defends performance on gay marriage, drugs

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WASHINGTON (AP) - Holder testified under pointed questioning by newly energized Republicans who have taken control of the House...
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Federal gay marriage ban is ruled unconstitutional

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BOSTON (AP) - A U.S. District Judge ruled in favor of gay couples' rights in two separate challenges to the Defense of Marriage Act, a 1996 law that the Obama administration has argued for repealing...
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