The president of the United States has landed in New York City, and he is all set to give a commencement address uptown at Barnard College this afternoon. Our own Intel Dan is on hand for the festivities and will have a full report later today.

When we heard that one of the most respected (and not to mention one of the most handsome) actors in showbiz was having a casual hang-out with the president of the United States, we thought we were learning about the...

Full name: Barack Hussein Obama Party: Democrat Cash on Hand: $75,953,128 (as of Jan. 31, 2012) Age: 50 Birthplace: Honolulu Spouse: Michelle Obama Current job: President of the United States... Read more »

Van Jones said in Rebuild the Dream , quot;For millions of people the thrill of seeing Barack Obama beat the odds to become president of the United States was one of [the] most exciting and uplifting experiences of our lives. The feelings of joy, hope, and anticipation were heady and unforgettable.quot;

During my lifetime I have never seen any President of the United States reach out so effectively to the LGBT community, especially the transgender community. My philosophy has always been quot;actions speak louder than words.quot;