Tag Archives: Barack Obama

President Obama Signs Defense Funding Bill That Includes “Protections” For Anti-Gay Military Members & Clergy

Last night President Obama signed the funding authorization bill for the Department of Defense which includes “protections” against the punishment of military members and clergy who harass gay soldiers. Those so-called protections, sponsored by Rep. Todd Akin, were discussed here last month and were backed by GOP House members opposed to the repeal of DADT.  The president included a signing …

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Obama Backs Illinois Marriage

Through his spokesman, President Obama has issued a statement in support of same-sex marriage in his home state of Illinois. “While the president does not weigh in on every measure being considered by state legislatures, he believes in treating everyone fairly and equally, with dignity and respect,” White House spokesman Shin Inouye told the Chicago Sun-Times on Saturday. “As he …

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Log Cabin Republicans Denounce Chuck Hagel In Full-Page New York Times Ad

See the full ad.

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Quote Of The Day – Bill Keller

“As best I can tell, President Obama’s position on same-sex marriage is that it should not be imposed on unwilling states. He has carefully measured out just enough courage to accept same-sex marriage, and by opposing the monstrous Defense of Marriage Act he has said states that enact marriage equality should be respected under federal law. But our president would …

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Obama Responds To Gun Petitions

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Barack Obama – Deck The Halls

(Tipped by JMG reader Ray)

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TIME’s Person Of The Year: Barack Obama

President Obama has been named TIME Magazine’s Person Of 2012. The selection was announced Wednesday on NBC’s “Today” show. The short list for the honor included Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani teenager who was shot in the head for advocating for girls’ education. It also included Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi and Bill and Hillary Clinton. Obama also received the honor in …

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President Obama Speaks In Newtown CT

The program will commence shortly. UPDATE: I’ve replaced the official White House live-stream with a recording of the president’s remarks.

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Bloomberg To Obama: It’s Time For Action

“With all the carnage from gun violence in our country, it’s still almost impossible to believe that a mass shooting in a kindergarten class could happen. It has come to that. Not even kindergarteners learning their A,B,Cs are safe. We heard after Columbine that it was too soon to talk about gun laws. We heard it after Virginia Tech. After …

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President Obama Chokes Up During Press Conference On Connecticut Shooting

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At The National Xmas Tree Lighting

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Obama Readies Cabinet Shakeup

The AP reports on the major changes coming for President Obama’s cabinet. At least three and as many as seven changes are being forecast.

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Fireman Canned Over Anti-Obama Stunt

A firefighter in Pompano Beach, Florida has been terminated after he placed toilet paper imprinted with the president’s face in his station’s restroom. It was Clint Pierce’s third instance of posting political paraphernalia on city property and a violation of a direct order to cease and desist from such behavior, according to city records. “It was clearly a case of …

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Obama Issues World AIDS Day Statement

“Today, we reflect on the strides we have taken toward overcoming HIV/AIDS, honor those who have made our progress possible, and keep in our thoughts all those who have known the devastating consequences of this illness. The road toward an AIDS-free generation is long — but as we mark this important observance, let us also remember that if we move …

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Staten Island’s PS 122 Elementary Chorus Invited To Obama’s Inauguration

Sen. Chuck Schumer has invited Staten Island’s famed PS 122 elementary school chorus to perform at President Obama’s second inauguration. If you’ve noted seen their videos, do yourself a favor.

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Obama Nominates Out Latina Lesbian Nitza Quiñones To Federal Bench

People For The American Way cheers the latest round of federal judgeship nominations issued by the White House: People For the American Way today commended President Obama for nominating three qualified Pennsylvanians to seats on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The three nominees, Nitza I. Quiñones Alejandro, Luis Felipe Restrepo, and Jeffrey L. Schmehl, continue …

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Obama Pardons Turkey And Jabs Romney

Today President Obama continued the White House tradition of “pardoning” a turkey. But he couldn’t resist a jab at Mitt Romney during the ceremony. “They say that life is all about second chances and this November I can’t agree more,” Obama said. “So in the spirit of the season I have one more gift to give,” Obama joked in apparent …

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NYT Backs “Gays Won It” Meme

On Tuesday the Human Rights Campaign sent out a stats-laden press release claiming that the LGBT vote provided the winning margin for President Obama. Yesterday the New York Times appeared to agree. While President Obama’s lopsided support among Latino and other minority voters has been a focus of postelection analysis, the overwhelming support he received from another growing demographic group …

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Obama Tours Sandy-Ravaged Queens

The president visited NYC today and toured the hurricane damaged areas of Queens, where he vowed more federal assistance in the recovery efforts. Obama toured central New Jersey with Gov. Chris Christie before the election, but today was his first time in New York since the storm.

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Atheist Group Asks Obama To Omit “So Help Me God” From Oath Of Office

The Freedom From Religion Foundation has written a letter to the president asking him to omit “so help me God” during his second inauguration oath. Via the Christian Post: “When you stand to reaffirm your oath, do so using the language of the Founders. Eliminate the religious verbiage. While you’re at it, why not place your hand on the Constitution …

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