After Handing Over Power, Obama Waves Goodbye (Video)

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        After Handing Over Power, Obama Waves Goodbye (Video)
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After Handing Over Power, Obama Waves Goodbye (Video)

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After Handing Over Power, Obama Waves Goodbye (Video)

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The rebuke at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier came just a day after House Republicans derailed an effort to impeach the Pentagon chief.

These eight organizations help LGBTQ+ veterans and service members access healthcare, secure benefits, and find community while fighting for their rights.

Researchers evaluated self-reported surveys submitted by the cohort between 2023 and 2025, which concluded that “overall decisional regret was very low.”

Marshall Rawson won a state House seat after reporting exposed his white nationalist ties and posts cheering possible death sentences for gay men in Uganda.

Sustain fearless LGBTQ+ journalism.

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Most Popular

In a deeply personal tribute, Carson Jones reflected on the people in Alabama the Democratic gubernatorial candidate reached, the hope he offered, and the work others can carry forward.

Monongahela Police Chief Kevin Harris says the officer regrets his conduct. Residents want consequences.

“If you believe the eternal God, creator of the universe, is a male (or female) of a gendered species, you have departed from Christian orthodoxy,” Phil Vischer wrote.

The latest ruling comes from a case that has been ongoing since 2024 with varying outcomes.

In addition to Senator-elect Chris Pappas, voters sent several out candidates to Washington, D.C., as well as state houses across America.

Men’s nights at two New York City yarn shops give crafters space to stitch and socialize.