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Daily Archives: June 17, 2014
Bisbee Pride Festival 2014
First black, openly gay man confirmed as U.S. federal judge
First black, openly gay man confirmed as U.S. federal judge
MIAMI (Reuters) – The United States’ first black, openly gay male judge was appointed to the federal bench on Tuesday in a unanimous confirmation decision by the U.S. Senate. Darrin P. Gayles, appointed to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District …
Obama at NY fundraisers, including gay donor gala
Obama at NY fundraisers, including gay donor gala
President Barack Obama speaks about the capture of Libyan militant suspected of killing Americans in Benghazi, during his visit to TechShop in Pittsburgh, Pa., Tuesday, June 17, 2014. Obama says he authorized an operation in Libya to detain Ahmed Abu Khattala.
Quick Look: Obama To Sign Executive Order To End LGBT Workplace Discrimination
Quick Look: Obama To Sign Executive Order To End LGBT Workplace Discrimination
President Obama is to sign an executive order against workplace Discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity for government contractors. WOUB’s Julia Rabe reports.
Senate confirms first openly gay black man as U.S. judge
Senate confirms first openly gay black man as U.S. judge
WASHINGTON — The Senate for the first time confirmed an openly gay black man to become a U.S. District Court judge. By a 98-0 vote Tuesday, senators approved President Barack Obama’s choice of Darrin Gayles to join the federal bench in Florida.
Some stars shining at World Cup, others remain dim
Some stars shining at World Cup, others remain dim
(AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano). Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his side’s second goal during the group F World Cup soccer match between Argentina and Bosnia at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, June 15, 2014.
www.wset.com/story/25802971/some-stars-shining-at-world-cup-others-remain-dim
Republicans have no comment on Obama's plan to ban anti-LGBT discrimination by federal contractors
Republicans have no comment on Obama's plan to ban anti-LGBT discrimination by federal contractors
Brothers United
Senate confirms first openly gay black federal judge
Senate confirms first openly gay black federal judge
WASHINGTON – The Senate for the first time confirmed an openly gay black man to become a top-level federal judge. By a 98-0 vote Tuesday, senators approved President Barack Obama’s choice of Darrin Gayles to join a district court in Florida. By 52-44 …