Out State Dept. official Ned Price to be deputy to U.N. ambassador
Price's "judgment and expertise will be a tremendous asset," said Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield.
February 17, 2024
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Price's "judgment and expertise will be a tremendous asset," said Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield.
Senators led by Amy Klobuchar praise Secretary of State Antony Blinken for his commitment to help this vulnerable population, but they want a progress report and further action.
The first out gay man to serve as State Department spokesman talks about diplomacy, strategy, and the power of representation.
Trump called the lesbian basketball star a "potentially spoiled person" who entered Russia "loaded up with drugs."
It's the first moving image of Griner after a month of detainment.
Negotiations continue for the detained basketball star's release, with the NBA now aiding in the efforts.
Sarah Ashton-Cirillo's comments about hunting down Russian "propagandists" drew a complaint from Republican U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance.
Gifford, a gay man, was the highest-ranking out official at State as chief of protocol.
Earlier on Wednesday, Griner testified in a Russian court that she was made to sign documents when she was arrested that were not translated or explained to her.
LGBTQ+ symbols are now flying from Bosnia-Herzegovina to Vatican City.
Both pointed out the progress made toward equal rights but said much more needs to be done.
The department doesn't have a target date for when the gender-neutral marker will be available, but it is already making self-selection of other gender markers easier.
Qatar, which criminalizes homosexuality, promised it would provide an inclusive environment for the games, but reports indicate otherwise.
President Biden announced Friday that he will appoint Stern, currently executive director of OuRight Action International.
Sanctions against the nation are possible, President Joe Biden said.
President Biden's nominee for secretary of State, Antony Blinken, made those promises at his confirmation hearing this week.
Ho was arrested Wednesday as part of a crackdown on the pro-democracy media outlet Stand News.
The State Department announced in June 2021 that it would start the process of introducing the option for passports.
It comes as some question why Griner's story hasn't been bigger news.
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris called Cherelle Griner today, telling her that the U.S. government is working to secure Griner's freedom from Russian custody.
Russia had made it difficult to get access to the out WNBA star, who has been detained in the country since February.