Obama Tries to Win Back Gays

Olive Branches

Updated Apr. 25, 2017 12:27PM EDT / Published Oct. 05, 2009 11:37AM EDT

Can some of Obama's trademark rhetoric heal hurt feelings in the gay community? Obama is set to speak at a gay-rights dinner on Saturday, the day before a rally at which he may be criticized. His speech for the Human Rights Campaign will make him the second sitting president, after Bill Clinton, to address the HRC. Obama has drawn a great deal of criticism from the gay community for not overturning the ban on gays and lesbians who acknowledge their sexuality from serving in the military and may be seeking to alleviate tensions in the lead-up to the National Equality March on Sunday.

Read it at Associated Press

Trump Team Scheming to Devalue Dollar if He Wins: Report

It’s an aggressive move designed to reduce the trade deficit—but risks losing the dollar’s coveted status as world reserve currency.

Johnny Depp Eyes Historic $4M Italian Castle: Report

The mayor of the tiny town the castle overlooks said that he wasn’t sure if a celebrity buying it “would be the right ‘economic synergy’ for the community.”

Courtney Love Majorly Disses Taylor Swift

The former “Hole” singer took shots at Swift, as well as Lana Del Rey and Madonna, in a new interview with The Standard.

Caitlin Clark Finally Learns Which WNBA Team She’ll Join

“I got a little anxious there before the pick,” Clark said after the announcement.

NY Philharmonic Benches Musicians Amid Sex Assault Scandal

Matthew Muckey and Liang Wang were fired by the orchestra in 2018 after a female musician accused them of sexual misconduct. They were reinstated two years later.

Owners Ready to Sell Ford Bronco From O.J. Chase: Report

The SUV is currently owned by Simpson’s ex-manager Michael Gilbert and two associates of Al Cowlings, who was driving the vehicle during the legendary 1994 police chase.

Prince Harry Loses Initial Bid to Appeal Security Ruling

Despite the ruling, Harry plans to fight on.

Clarence Thomas Mysteriously Absent From SCOTUS Arguments

The court declined to give a reason for the absence but said Thomas would “participate fully” in the cases through briefs and transcripts.

Obama Tries to Win Back Gays