Texas governor and possible GOP presidential candidate Rick Perry drew criticism from his conservative voter base recently after remarking that New York’s decision to legalize same-sex marriage was, in his words, “fine with me.” On Saturday, Perry clarified his stance on gay marriage – and solidified his support for a constitutional amendment protecting the traditional…
In conjunction with the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, President Obama signed a historic document Friday certifying the U.S. military’s readiness to move forward with implementation of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ repeal. “Today, we have taken the final major step toward ending the discriminatory ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’…
Stuart Milk, co-Founder and President of the Harvey Milk Foundation, recently launched a video endorsing LGBT candidate Bevan Dufty for the San Francisco mayoral race. In the video, Milk spoke highly of Dufty’s experience, integrity and character, and urged the LGBT community to vote him into office. Milk explained, “Putting Bevan Dufty into the mayor’s…
HRC President Joe Solmonese, a key witness during Wednesday’s historic hearing on the Respect for Marriage act, announced his strong support for the landmark legislation and explained that the hearing “proved that married same-sex couples share the same values and needs as other married couples.” Married LGBT couples “are constantly hamstrung in their ability to…
Senator Christopher Coons (D-Delaware) took the Senate floor today in what promises to be a historic hearing on DOMA repeal, urging his colleagues to support the Respect for Marriage Act and instate equal benefits for same-sex couples nationwide. Coons, an original co-sponsor of the landmark anti-discrimination act, delivered an opening statement to gathered legislators and…
Jimmy LaSalvia, executive director of the conservative gay Republican organization GOProud, was attacked Friday in Washington, D.C. while riding home from work on his bicycle. The assailant, a teenage male, struck LaSalvia in the chest and called him a “faggot.” The Washington Blade reports that LaSalvia was riding on a quiet street near Union Station…
In 1983, fears concerning HIV/AIDs infection prompted the FDA to instate rules banning sexually active homosexual men from donating blood. The policy has since been deemed outdated by many gay rights activists, particularly since blood banks now test all contributions for HIV (as well as hepatitis, syphilis and other infectious and sexually-transmitted diseases). However, for…
Former New York governor and prominent conservative Rudy Giuliani told CNN’s “State of the Union” Sunday that, while his personal views stand in opposition to New York’s recent legalization of gay marriage, he believes that the GOP should avoid becoming embroiled in the issue and focus instead on matters of fiscal policy. “I think the…
Democratic senator and former presidential candidate John Kerry recently penned an op-ed for the Boston Globe in which he takes on pundits who have criticized President Obama’s “evolving” views on gay marriage and accuses them of stirring up a “phony debate about a real issue.” Today, Senator Kerry is an avowed supporter of marriage…
Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann signed a controversial pledge on Thursday that established her intent to implement rigid anti-gay policies if elected. The Candidates’ Pledge, also known as The Marriage Vow, was created by The Family Leader, a prominent Iowa group that promotes Christian conservative social values. Bob Vander Plaats, CEO of the conservative organization,…
