First Lady Marks John Berry's Start at OPM

News Article - April 24th, 2009
First Lady OPM Square

First Lady Michelle Obama was onhand for an event recognizing John Berry as the new Director of the Office of Personnel Management.  Berry, the highest-ranking openly gay member of the Administration, took his oath of office before a crowd of 300 people this week.

Standing Ovations Greets Maine Marriage Bill

News Article - April 24th, 2009
Associated Press
Maine Square

A public hearing on allowing gay marriage in Maine has opened with a standing ovation for the bill's sponsor.

John Berry Begins Work at OPM

News Article - April 17th, 2009
Washington Post
John Berry Square

Office of Personnel Management staffers hoping to beat the boss to work will have to get up super-early.

Stonewall Democrats Push for Marriage

News Article - April 15th, 2009
Washington Post
DC Flag Square

The Gay and Lesbian Caucus of the DC Democratic State Committee will begin a campaign to push for the legalization of gay marriage - a bill expected to be proposed this year by Council member David A. Catania (I-At Large).

CA Advocates Launch Auto Dealer Boycott

News Article - April 15th, 2009
KESQ.com
Palm Springs Square

INDIO - The Desert Stonewall Democrats, which has called for a boycott of four auto dealerships because they claim a co-owner contributed to the campaign on behalf of Proposition 8, expect to conduct a public protest this week, the group's vice chair said.

AFL-CIO Blog: Praise for Stonewall Democrats

News Article - April 10th, 2009
AFL-CIO Blog
AFL-CIO Square

A national campaign is promoting the Employee Free Choice Act as critical to the economy, fair workplaces and the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) workers.

Gertrude Stein Democratic Club Applauds DC Council Vote to Recognize in DC Same Sex Marriages Performed Outside of DC

News Article - April 7th, 2009
DC Flag Square

Washington, DC - Today, the Gertrude Stein Democratic Club issued the following statement in response to the DC City Council voting to recognize same sex marriages from other states.

Iowa Extends Marriage to Same-Sex Couples

News Article - April 3rd, 2009
Des Moines Register
Iowa Flag Square

The Iowa Supreme Court this morning struck down a 1998 state law that limits marriage to one man and one woman.

The ruling is viewed as a victory for the gay rights movement in Iowa and elsewhere, and a setback for social conservatives who wanted to protect traditional families.

Dean Urges Vermont to Pass Marriage Bill

News Article - March 31st, 2009
Burlington Free Press
Howard Dean Square

BURLINGTON -- A boisterous crowd cheered former Gov. Howard Dean's support of Freedom to Marry legislation and health care reform Saturday at a Vermont Democratic Party reception at the Hilton Burlington.

Dean's emotional endorsement of both issues headlined his acceptance of the 10 annual David W. Curtis Award.

Stonewall Democrats Lobby for NV Benefits

News Article - March 30th, 2009
Silicon Valley Mercury News
Nevada Black Square

CARSON CITY, Nev.—Emotions ran high on Friday as Nevada lawmakers debated bills dealing with same-sex domestic partners and discrimination based on sexual orientation and "gender identity or expression."

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