Well that was a short run. The LGBT new media ‘rapid response’ arm of Media Matters launched in 2010, Equality Matters, is losing two key members of its team — President Richard Socarides and its Editorial Director, Kerry Eleveld. The official statements: Richard Socarides: “I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to lead Equality Matters during [...]

Kerry Eleveld at The Advocate reports: In response to an inquiry from The Advocate, the White House issued the following statement regarding President Barack Obama’s position on same-sex relationship recognition voter referenda in Maine and Washington. “The President has long opposed divisive and discriminatory efforts to deny rights and benefits to same-sex couples, and as [...]