Civil Rights

President Barack Obama delivers remarks at the LGBT Pride Month Reception in the East Room of the White House, June 15, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy) President Obama today hosted a reception in the East Room to observe LGBT Pride ... See more

Civil Rights

Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee approved legislation to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) of 1994, but failed to include critical provisions that would ensure that all victims of domestic violence can acc... See more

Civil Rights

A quick look at this week on WhiteHouse.gov: Congratulating the Wildcats: President Obama welcomed the victors of the 2012 NCAA championship – the University of Kentucky Wildcats – to the White House to congratulate them, des... See more

Civil Rights

Yesterday, during an interview with ABC News, President Obama said, “I think same-sex couples should be able to get married.” It’s no secret the President has gone through some soul-searching on this issue. He’s talked to the Fi... See more

Civil Rights

Today, in an interview with ABC News, President Obama said, "I think same-sex couples should be able to get married." With that one statement, he made it clear that he believes that it’s wrong to prevent couples who are in loving, ... See more

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The White House LGBT Conference on Aging will meet today at the University of Miami -- where it will provide advocates, community leaders, and members of the public an opportunity to engage with the Obama Administration on the health, housing, and secur... See more

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