Gay advocacy groups say they are deeply disappointed by President Obama’s decision to delay signing an executive order that would protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender rights in the workplace, NBC’s Kristen Welker and Ali Weinberg report. The executive order would ban workplace discrimination by federal contractors on the basis of sexual orientation. The White  Read More »

Gay rights organizations are criticizing President Obama for his refusal to sign an executive order forbidding federal contractors from discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. Obama aides delivered the message to gay rights groups yesterday, saying they want Congress to pass an anti-discrimination law. “Our organizers and activists are really angry  Read More »

By Peter Wallsten A surprising new rift opened between the White House and the gay rights movement after White House officials revealed Wednesday that President Obama would not sign an executive order sought by activists to prohibit federal contractors from discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. Community advocates learned of the news  Read More »

By BYRON TAU In a blow to activists in the gay community, White House officials say that no executive order is likely forthcoming to address discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation among federal contractors. “While it is not our usual practice to discuss executive orders that may or may not be under consideration, we do  Read More »