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June 27, 2008

Michelle Obama: LGBT equality key to husband's White House agenda

Michelle Obama, wife of presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama, in a speech on Thursday before the Democratic National Committee's Gay and Lesbian Leadership Council, pledged the support of her husband in the fight for LGBT equal rights. "Barack believes that we must fight for the world as it should be, a world where together we work to reverse discriminatory laws," Michelle Obama said. The event brought in about $1.3 million and attracted an audience of about 200 donors, according to this article. Google/Associated Press

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