Tag Archives: Barack Obama
Obama opposes Boy Scouts gay ban, homophobes support it
TweetIn a pre-Superbowl interview President Obama came out against the Boy Scouts of America’s ban on “gays.” CBS’s Scott Pelley said, “next week the board of the Boy Scouts of America is going to vote on whether to end their national ban on gays in scouting. Should scouting be open to the gays?” And Obama’s response was [...]
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Obama to include same-sex couples in his immigration proposal
TweetBuzzFeed is reporting that President Obama will include same-sex couples in the immigration reform proposal he will present today in Las Vegas. He is scheduled to deliver his speech, which you can watch live here, at 2:55. According to BuzzFeed, A Democratic source said: “Same-sex couples will be part of his proposal.” A second source [...]
Quick hit: Obama named TIME 2012 Person of the Year
TweetThe completely warranted if somewhat safe pick is accompanied by a lovely longform profile that manages to add new dimensions to a now well-worn story of Obama’s journey from Chicago community organizer to re-elected president and historical icon.The profile emphasizes the role that women, minorities, and young people played in electing Barack Obama both times. [...]
Breaking: President Obama wins re-election
Tweet At least 18 women – a record high – will serve in the Senate starting in 2013. Marriage equality, marijuana legalization propositions do well country-wide. While female candidates fared well, GOP anti-woman anti-abortion rights candidates were overwhelmingly defeated. Stay tuned for additional coverage and analysis. Tweet
Republican Congressman attacks Sasha and Malia Obama