President Obama, despite wide-ranging criticism that he has not kept his promises to gay Americans, honored Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month Monday with a White House reception where he called for full benefits for same-sex couples. The president told the packed audience at the White House that health care for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender couples and their children, bills to strengthen laws against hate crimes and prevent employment discrimination based on sexuality, are essential. Read more.