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Watershed marriage plaintiff invited to Obama’s State of the Union

Watershed marriage plaintiff invited to Obama’s State of the Union

Jim Obergefell, the man who lodged the case that took marriage equality to the US Supreme Court, has been invited to attend President Barack Obama’s final State of the Union address as a special guest. Obergefell will join First Lady Michelle Obama along with 22 other Americans who made great achievements during the President’s terms. […]

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Transgender People Mentioned in State of the Union

Transgender People Mentioned in State of the Union

Delivering the annual ‘State of the Union’ speech, U.S. President Barack Obama has highlighted the needs of transgender people. It’s the first time a President has acknowledged transgender people in the annual speech to Congress. “As Americans, we respect human dignity, even when we’re threatened, which is why I’ve prohibited torture, and worked to make […]

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