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The day after a disappointing debate performance on CNN, President Joe Biden gave an energized, rousing speech to a clearly enthusiastic crowd in Raleigh, North Carolina. Continue reading “Biden Gives Rousing Campaign Speech In North Carolina”
The Supreme Court has ruled that prosecutors overstepped in using an obstruction law used in some cases against members of the mob that stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021. Continue reading “SCOTUS Sides With Jan 6 Rioter On Obstruction Law Question”
UPDATE: Less than 24 hours after a disappointing performance at the first debate of the 2024 presidential cycle, President Joe Biden delivered an energetic, rousing speech to an enthusiastic crowd in North Carolina. Continue reading “Debate Night: Trump Lies, Dems Panic Over Biden’s Performance”
Some news items you might have missed: • AP News: Former GOP congressman Adam Kinzinger endorsed President Joe Biden on Wednesday, giving the Democrat a prominent new ally in his high-stakes campaign to win over moderate Republicans and independents this fall. Continue reading “GOP Congressman Endorses Biden + More News”
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed LGBTQ families to the South Lawn of the White House on Wednesday to celebrate Pride Month. Continue reading “First Lady Speaks At White House Pride Celebration”
Some news stories I think worth your time: • Equality Day: Not only is today the 9th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Obergefell ruling which made marriage equality legal nationwide, but on this same date in 2003 the high court struck down so-called ‘sodomy’ laws (Lawrence v. Texas) and in 2013 struck down the Defense of Marriage Act which blocked the federal government from recognizing same-sex marriage (United States v. Windsor). Continue reading “9th Anniversary Of Marriage Equality SCOTUS Ruling + More”
According to a Supreme Court opinion briefly posted to the court’s website, a majority of the high court appears to be in favor of allowing abortions in Idaho in cases involving medical emergencies. Continue reading “Idaho: Supreme Court Appears To Rule In Favor Of Medical Emergency Abortions”
President Joe Biden has issued pardons to LGBTQ service members who were previously discharged for their sexual orientation or gender identity under discriminatory military policies, including “don’t ask, don’t tell.” “Today, I am righting a historic wrong by using my clemency authority to pardon many former service members who were convicted simply for being themselves,” Biden said in a statement issued by the White House. Continue reading “Biden Pardons All Veterans Discharged/Convicted For Being LGBTQ”
Some news items you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: Protestors threatened to ruin the first-ever Pride event in Canyon County, Idaho, but the community came together and thousands showed up. Continue reading “Thousands Show Up For First Idaho County Pride Event + More”
More Pride Month action from the Biden Administration as Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will host U.S. leaders championing LGBTQ+ equality across the U.S. government and around the world on Thursday, June 27, at the Department of State. Continue reading “Secretary Of State To Host Pride Month Reception”