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  • The end of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

    This morning at 12:01 a.m., ''Don't Ask, Don't Tell,'' the discriminatory policy that forced LGBT members of the military to hide their sexual orientation, officially came to an end. It's been a day of celebration for Americans, and both President Obama and DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz released statements to commemorate this historic day.

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  • President Obama Certifies the Repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell

    In December, Congress passed and the President signed legislation to repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. Since then, the President has been working with former Defense Secretary Gates, current Secretary Panetta, and our military leaders, to transition America’s armed forces to the new policy – a policy that better reflects the values of our country.

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  • President Obama Speaks at the White House LGBT Pride Month Reception

    Yesterday evening, President Obama hosted a White House reception to celebrate LGBT Pride Month. During the event, he spoke to LBGT advocates, community leaders, and allies about his administration’s efforts to bring about equality for everyone, no matter their gender or sexual orientation, and he talked about the monumental progress we’ve made so far.

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  • New Online Resource: President Obama and the LGBT Community

    As Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month gets started, the White House launched a new online resource: Winning the Future: President Obama and LGBT Americans. This new page will help you keep apprised of all the Obama administration is doing to advance the issues most important to the LGBT community.

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  • President Obama Proclaims June LGBT Pride Month

    Yesterday, President Obama issued a proclamation that affirmed June 2011 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month. This celebration commemorates those who have fought for equality in our communities and fairness in our justice system -- and represents the President’s ongoing effort to end discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

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