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  1. May 9, 2012 · Our ruling Obama, a consistent supporter of civil rights for gay couples, nevertheless said as early as 2004 and through 2008 that he didnt support same-sex marriage. He had...

  2. May 9, 2024 · Christopher Wiggins. May 09 2024 12:45 PM EST. Twelve years ago, former President Barack Obama made a historic declaration on national television supporting same-sex marriages, a...

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  3. Jun 26, 2015 · Evan Vucci/AP. President Obama called the Supreme Court's decision affirming the constitutional right of same-sex couples to marry a "victory for America" that had "made our union a...

  4. May 9, 2012 · OCTOBER 2011: "I'm still working on it," Obama said when asked by ABC's George Stephanopoulos whether he would move from supporting civil unions for same-sex couples to supporting gay marriage.

    • Obama Is ‘Undecided’ About Same-Sex Marriage
    • Obama Questions His Own Opposition to Same-Sex Marriage
    • Obama Signs The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Act
    • October 2010: Obama Starts ‘Evolving’ on Gay Marriage
    • December 2010: Obama Signs A Bill Repealing ‘Don’t Ask, Don’T Tell’
    • May 2012: Obama Becomes The First President to Support Same-Sex Marriage
    • April 2015: Obama Says That Conversion Therapy For Minors Should Be Banned

    Seeking reelection in Illinois, Obama fills out another questionnaire for Outlines, which the Windy City Timespublished in 2009. This time he says he is “undecided” whether he supports legalizing same-sex marriage or repealing an Illinois law prohibiting it.

    In his memoir The Audacity of Hope, Obama recounts a story of how a lesbian supporter called him up after he had said he opposed same-sex marriage in radio interview, citing his “religious traditions” as part of the reason. She had been hurt, feeling he suggested that she and people like here were “bad people.” He wrote: “And I was reminded that it...

    The hate crime law, which Congress had first introduced in 1997, gives the Justice Department jurisdiction over crimes of violence in which a perpetrator has selected a victim because of sexual orientation or gender identity, as well as many other characteristics.

    At a Q&A sessionwith progressive bloggers, Obama says that while he has been “unwilling to sign on to same-sex marriage,” times are changing and “attitudes evolve, including mine. And I think that it is an issue that I wrestle with and think about because I have a whole host of friends who are in gay partnerships. I have staff members who are in co...

    The same month, he reiterates at a press conference that his stance on same-sex marriage is “constantly evolving.” By July, the Commander-in-Chief formally certifies that the military is ready for the open service of lesbian, gay and bisexual troops. Open service for transgender troops remains verboten.

    After Vice President Joe Biden announces his support for same-sex marriage, Obama is forced to move up a planned announcement of his change in position. In an interviewwith ABC’s Robin Roberts, Obama says he has changed his mind. “At a certain point,” he said, “I’ve just concluded that — for me personally, it is important for me to go ahead and aff...

    Conversion therapy attempts to “correct” homosexual or transgender feelings. Obama’s response comes after thousands signed a White House petition in honor of Leelah Alcorn, a transgender girl who committed suicide by walking into traffic after being forced to go through such sessions, according to notes she left. Two states, California and New Jers...

  5. May 17, 2024 · And 37% opposed legal recognition of same-sex unions. Barack Obama notably opposed same-sex marriage when he ran for president as a Democrat in the 2008 election and, as public opinion was rapidly ...

  6. Jan 21, 2015 · Obama announced his support for same-sex marriages in 2012, making him the first sitting president to do so. During his time in office, the marriage equality movement has seen a huge...

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