Right now, there is a Judiciary Committee hearing on the Respect for Marriage Act, which would repeal DOMA, the discriminatory act that denies same-sex partners federal benefits. Yesterday, White House Press Secretary Jay Carney announced the support of the President for the bill. Jay Carney said Obama was “proud to support the Respect for Marriage [...]
Obama Endorses Respect for Marriage Act, Which Repeals DOMA |
| By: David Dayen Wednesday July 20, 2011 8:10 am |



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