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Stronger Together: Gay Marriage - 2012 Democratic National Convention Video

Stronger Together: Don't Ask Don't Tell - 2012 Democratic National Convention Video

Julie Goodridge was a lead plaintiff in Goodridge v. Dept of Public Health -- the lawsuit that brought same-sex marriage to Massachusetts. In this video, Goodridge shares her family's encounters with Gov. Mitt Romney, including a meeting with Romney, which Goodridge describes as "the most frustrating experience in the entire marriage case."

"The board of the N.A.A.C.P. voted to endorse same-sex marriage on Saturday, putting the weight of the country’s most prominent civil rights group behind a cause that has long divided some quarters of the black community."[1]

When leaders lead, especially on difficult social issues that demand the end of an injustice or the expansion of liberty, people will follow. The announcement Saturday that the NAACP passed a resolution supporting marriage equality is the most important sign yet that President Obama's public support of it had the power to change hearts and minds. [...]

On 'The View' President Obama discusses JP Morgan debacle, support of same-sex marriage and his pop culture knowledge.

President Barack Obama said he was "shocked and saddened" by the recent suicides of several young people who were bullied and taunted for being gay. The President made the statements in a recent video message released by The White House. (Oct. 22, 2010)

Houston Mayor Anise Parker was the guest speaker at the new Fort Bend County LGBT Caucus held on September 12th 2010.  Mayor Parker recalled her years as the president of a gay activist club in Houston and how it has affected her ability to handle community conflict resolution.