Showing posts with label obama. Show all posts
Showing posts with label obama. Show all posts

Monday, December 22, 2008

LGBT Band to Perform in Obama Inauguration


Here's one participating group we can be happy about: one of the groups that'll perform in Obama's Inaugural Parade is the 177-piece strong Lesbian and Gay Band Association. This is the first time in history that a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender group will march in a Presidential Inaugural Parade. Make a joyous noise, indeed!

Sunday, April 06, 2008

Prez Candidates Buying Space in Gay Papers


Link To all who've been chanting, "We're here, we're queer, we're registered voters", your voice has been heard. For the first time ever, candidates for the US presidency are spending ad dollars in LGBT publications -- in some cases, springing for pricey full-page color adverts.

Monday, January 28, 2008

Campaign Frustrates LGBT Activists


Link No, you're not imagining things. When the Prez '08 campaign was young, the Dems did a pretty good job of sounding pro-gay rights. But as the days go by, they just don't seem to be waving that rainbow flag quite as much.

Sunday, October 28, 2007

Obama's Gospel Tour Raising Eyebrows


Link As part of courting the African-American vote, US Prez contender Barak Obama's gospel tour is heading through the Southern States. But by adding a controversial self-hating gay singer to the mix, he's opened the void between LGBT voters and African-American Christians.