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Drag Queens Plunge Into Icy Boston Harbor to Raise Funds for Domestic Violence Prevention

By Dan Meyer | Saturday Mar 9, 2013
Boston’s GMDVP has changed its name to the GLBTQ Domestic Violence Project, but continues to help the community, most recently via an icy plunge in the Boston harbor, all to raise funds for their programs.

Healthy Gay Men Must Be Allowed to Donate Blood, Says GMHC

By Winnie McCroy | Friday Mar 8, 2013
Via a We The People online petition, GMHC will force President Barack Obama to pressure the FDA to reform their policy against gay men donating blood.

The Obama Effect: Is the President Changing Public Views on LGBT Marriage?

By Victor Yates | Wednesday Feb 13, 2013
From President Barack Obama’s comments about gay military spouses at the State of the Union address to his historic acknowledgement during his second inauguration that LGBTs be treated equally; has ’The Obama Effect’ changed public opinion on gay rights?

HRC’s Out for Equality Celebrates Obama’s Inauguration

By Akeem Favor | Monday Jan 28, 2013
The Human Rights Campaign celebrated President Barack Obama’s reelection at its inaugural ball, Out for Equality, on January 21 in Washington D.C.

Bebashi & Urban Angel Foundation Commemorate MLK with Free Health Services

By Meca McKinney | Friday Jan 25, 2013
To commemorate MLK Day and the second inauguration of President Barack Obama, Bebashi and Urban Angel Foundation presented a day of free health services and care for Philly’s community.

Who Deserves to Be the Next President of the U.S.?

By Chris Sosa | Saturday Nov 3, 2012
On Nov. 6, citizens will decide who becomes the next President of the United States. Here’s my decision.

Philly Gay Man Contributes $1 Million to Obama Campaign

By Andrew Clark | Tuesday Aug 21, 2012
Philadelphia entrepreneur and philanthropist Mel Heifetz has more than a history of generous donations. He has built a legacy of giving essential aid to LGBT causes across the nation, especially focused in his hometown.

1 in 16 of Obama’s Major Fundraisers is Gay: CNN

By Jason St. Amand | Wednesday Jun 6, 2012
A recent analysis from CNN shows that one in every 16 of President Obama’s major financial donors is openly gay.

News Analysis: Behind Obama’s Marriage Endorsement

By Steve Weinstein | Thursday May 10, 2012
Behind the president’s dramatic announcement of his support for same-sex marriage are several calculated political moves designed to improve his re-election chances.

Obama Ends Ban on Gay Military Service

By Erica Werner and Lolita C. Baaldor | Friday Jul 22, 2011
The president joined Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Adm. Mike Mullen, the joint chiefs of staff chairman, in signing a notice and sending it to Congress certifying that military readiness would not be hurt by repealing the 17-year-old ban.