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Ten Famous Allies Who Came Out for Equality in 2012

Sunday, December 23, 2012 - 12:00pm by Megan Townsend, GLAAD's Entertainment Media Coordinator

In 2012, quite a few famous faces came out as allies of the LGBT community to tremendous effect. Here are ten of our favorite notable quotes from celebrities and public figures that spoke up for LGBT equality in 2012.

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WATCH: 8 inspiring videos that pushed equality forward in 2012

Saturday, December 22, 2012 - 12:00pm by Seth Adam, GLAAD's Senior Manager of Communications

It's been a banner year for the LGBT community. Check out these 8 videos that helped push equality forward in 2012.

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Barack Obama, First American President to support Marriage Equality, Re-Elected

Tuesday, November 6, 2012 - 11:15pm by Aaron McQuade, Director of News and Field Media at GLAAD

A continued Obama presidency presumably means the administration will continue not to defend the so-called "Defense of Marriage Act" in courts of law. Presumably it will mean continued progress towards granting binational same-sex couples more protections against deportations.And President Obama's victory tonight signals to a nation of public figures that it's now truly politically "safe" to support LGBT Americans.

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Voter Intimidation: Know Your Rights, Tell Your Story

Tuesday, November 6, 2012 - 11:55am by Daryl Hannah, Director of Media and Community Partnerships

Revised voter laws and closed polling places may present challenges for LGBT people and allies trying to vote. If you experience voter intimidation, it's important to know your rights and protect your vote!

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The White House supports #SpiritDay!

Friday, October 19, 2012 - 10:48pm by Seth Adam, GLAAD's Senior Manager of Communications

President Barack Obama tweeted his support of #SpiritDay on Friday, joining millions in a stand against bullying and to show his support of LGBT youth.

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Spirit Day Ambassador Katy Butler Calls on Presidential Candidates to "Go Purple" on Oct. 19

Wednesday, October 10, 2012 - 12:12pm by Daryl Hannah, Director of Media and Community Partnerships

Spirit Day Ambassador Katy Butler calls on President Obama and former Governor Romney to wear purple on Spirit Day.

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70K signatures delivered by fired gay scout leader - and employees who resigned in protest - to California Scout Council

Thursday, August 16, 2012 - 9:46am by Brendan Davis, Digital Content Manager at GLAAD

This week, former Camp Winton Program Director Alex Hayes and 22-year-old gay Eagle Scout Tim Griffin delivered more than 70,000 signatures to the Golden Empire Boy Scouts Council urging the council to reinstate Griffin and reject the Boy Scouts' policy banning gay scouts and leaders.

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Obama opposes Boy Scouts' anti-gay policies and another Eagle Scout returns his medal

Friday, August 10, 2012 - 12:10am by Brendan Davis, Digital Content Manager at GLAAD

Following the announcement that President Obama opposes discrimination in the Boy Scouts of America, Aaron Becker penned a piece penned a piece for the Daily Beast explaining why he is returning his Eagle Scout medal.

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President Obama announces opposition Boy Scouts' ban on gay scouts and scout leaders

Wednesday, August 8, 2012 - 3:38pm by Rich Ferraro, Vice President of Communications

As pressure grows for the Boy Scouts to end their ban on gay scouts and leaders, a spokesperson for President Obama announced that the President opposes the Boy Scouts of America's policy of discrimination, joining Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney.

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Video: In historic move, President Obama announces support of marriage equality

Wednesday, May 9, 2012 - 3:19pm by Seth Adam, GLAAD's Senior Manager of Communications

In a historic move, President Barack Obama announced his support for full marriage equality for gay and lesbian couples today.

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