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WATCH: Obama's pledge to "our gay brothers and sisters"

By Liberalcynic 22nd Jan, 2013

Barack Obama’s address to his nation today was the first time gay rights have been mentioned in a US President's inaugural speech.

Obama chooses 'voice of diversity'

By heidimaier 11th Jan, 2013

Spanish-born poet Richard Blanco has been chosen to read at US President Barack Obama’s inauguration, an extraordinary appointment that makes the 44-year-old the first Latino and openly gay poet to be given the honour.

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Proud day for American equality

By dillonpete 8th Nov, 2012

As the sun rises over the United States this morning, many gay and lesbian Americans awake with renewed hope for respect, inclusive leadership and equality in their nation.

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Stars out to blast Romney

By Matt Akersten 5th Nov, 2012

With just a couple of days to go until the polls open in the Obama v. Romney US Presidential Election, there's no shortage of Hollywood residents having their say.

How will LGBT America vote?

By dillonpete 19th Oct, 2012

In just over two weeks, the next President of the United States will be elected. Following their recent debates, some polls indicate that Republican nominee Mitt Romney has made up some ground over the incumbent Barack Obama.

"This isn't the change we were promised"

By Matt Akersten 5th Sep, 2012

"Obama is trying to force gay marriage on this country," says a frightened mum in a fear-mongering new ad against the US President.

WATCH: Obama's fight for LGBT rights

By Matt Akersten 4th Sep, 2012

A new campaign video for US President Barack Obama isn't shy about going after the LGBT vote – as his White House is proud of the advances made for equality in his first term.

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Vice President commends gay activists: "We owe you"

By Matt Akersten 28th Aug, 2012

America's Vice President Joe Biden has hailed LGBT activists as courageous, saying they have improved life for every citizen of the United States.

Kiwi PM "not opposed" to marriage equality

By Matt Akersten 11th May, 2012

While Julia Gillard continues to oppose same-sex marriage, New Zealand's Prime Minister John Key quickly followed up on Barack Obama's new support for it yesterday with his own assurance that marriage equality's OK with him.

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Obama: Marriage equality should be legal

By Matt Akersten 10th May, 2012

In a historic interview, US President Barack Obama says he's now in support of marriage equality.

Vice Pres 'comfortable' with same-sex marriage

By Matt Akersten 7th May, 2012

Through America's Vice-President Joe Biden, the White House has sent its strongest message yet in favour of marriage equality.

Obama's graphic highlights LGBT progress

By Matt Akersten 22nd Apr, 2012

As US President Barack Obama's campaign to stay in the White House kicks up a notch, his crew is proud to show off his record of progress on LGBT equality.

Pope smooch ad too much for Vatican

By Matt Akersten 17th Nov, 2011

A series of new ads by Italian clothing company Benetton sees male political leaders hook up – but one showing the Pope pashing a Sheik (above) has had to be withdrawn.

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Jamey still bullied after death

By nicholland 28th Sep, 2011

Even after his death, 14-year-old New Yorker Jamey Rodemeyer is still being taunted by bully kids at his school.

Obama backs marriage ban repeal

By Matt Akersten 20th Jul, 2011

Gay pundits are applauding US President Barack Obama for moving to repeal a 15-year-old law passed to ensure marriage rights stay exclusively heterosexual.

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