by Megan Slack | Jun 26, 2013 | Monitor
Today, the Supreme Court struck down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act. In a statement released shortly after the Court’s ruling was announced, President Obama applauded the decision. This was discrimination enshrined in law. It treated loving,...
by Megan Slack | May 24, 2013 | Monitor
Graduates toss hats in the air at conclusion of U.S. Naval Academy commencement at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland, May 24, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy) Today, President Obama delivered the commencement address to...
by Megan Slack | May 23, 2013 | Monitor
President Barack Obama delivers a speech at the National Defense University at Fort McNair in Washington, D.C., May 23, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) Today at National Defense University, President Obama laid out the framework for U.S....
by Megan Slack | May 7, 2013 | Monitor
Watch this video on YouTube Today, President Obama welcomed President Park Geun-hye of the Republic of Korea to the White House to mark 60 years of bilateral partnership between our two nations. Established following the Korean War, the US-ROK Alliance is a linchpin...
by Megan Slack | Apr 17, 2013 | Monitor
Surrounded by Americans whose lives and families had been forever changed by gun violence, President Obama spoke from the Rose Garden about today’s Senate vote on expanded background checks for gun sales. A few months ago, in response to too many tragedies...