McCain moves to clarify hardline stance on gay adoption
John McCain has been sending contradictory messages regarding his stance on gay adoption in recent days. In an interview Senator McCain appeared to align himself with President George W. Bush’s tough stance.
Obama's double-digit lead over McCain evaporates
Barack Obama's lead over his Republican rival Senator John McCain appears to have almost completely evaporated in recent weeks.
Obama campaign considers who will be his running mate
Former Clinton advisor Howard Wolfson said on Thursday that he does not believe his former boss is under formal consideration for the job.
Video: Obama accepts Jesse Jackson's apology for castration comments
Apologies flew from Reverend Jesse Jackson to presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee Barack Obama on Wednesday over remarks he made about the Illinois Senator on Fox News.
Jesse Jackson apologises for Obama remarks
Ahead of Fox News' scheduled airing of disparaging comments he made about Barack Obama in a private conversation, Rev. Jesse Jackson has already issued an apology.
Retired US military officers call for end to ban on gays
A new study released this week by a team of retired senior flag and general officers from the US military has concluded that the ban on openly gay service members is counterproductive.
Boy George denied US entry visa
United States Customs isn't keen on giving singer Boy George "Time" - according to reports on Monday, the former Culture Club lead singer has been denied a visa.
Obama tells female Clinton supporters to "get over it"
Barack Obama is trying to woo women who vigorously supported Senator Hillary Clinton during the Democratic primaries and caucuses, but the road to reconciliation has so far been a bumpy one.
John Edwards on Obama's Vice Presidential list
The leader of the Congressional Black Caucus has revealed that former Vice Presidential nominee John Edwards is on a list of potential running mates for presumptive Democratic nominee Barack Obama.
New York turns to online video to promote safer sex
As HIV infections continue to rise in some sectors of New York's gay community, NYU and Public Health Solutions this week debuted an innovative new tool.
Obama's birth certificate latest battleground in Presidential race
As Barack Obama settles into his role as the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, his opponents on the right are circulating rumours questioning his eligibility.
US company helps HIV+ men become fathers
Men living with HIV are finding new hope of creating biological families with their own sperm through a new programme created by the California-based Growing Generations.
McCain campaign tries to woo Clinton supporters
Even as Hillary Clinton prepares to endorse Barack Obama on Saturday, the Republican National Committee is throwing open its doors to her supporters.
Michelle Obama "whitey" tape fails to materialise
There is little proof behind the widely reported story that a major news network is in possession of video featuring Michelle Obama, wife of presidential hopeful Barack Obama, railing against white people.
Down but not out - what next for the former First Lady?
Last night Hillary Clinton took to the stage at Baruch College and gave a speech in which she acknowledged the success of Barack Obama's campaign.
From the Blog