Who We Are
LGBT Community

Democrats stand with the LGBT community in the fight to ensure that all Americans benefit from the civil rights that each of us deserves—because the fight for equality affects us all. Since President Obama took office, we have made tremendous progress: strengthening hate-crimes legislation named for Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. and aggressively supporting and initiating the repeal of "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell," among many others. These milestones are significant and historic, but our work is far from complete.

Experience tells us that progress is incremental—just as President Obama said, “step by step, law by law, mind by changing mind.” We will continue to fight with the LGBT community as members, friends, family, and allies, with the hope that one day each of us will be seen as equal under the law.

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Setting the Record Straight on Small Business

After 23 consecutive months of job growth and the signing of 18 small business tax cuts, it should be clear that President Obama and the Democratic Party understand the vital role small businesses play in our economy. After all, small businesses have been responsible for 2 out of every 3 new jobs in the U.S. and employ half of workers in the U.S. That is why the President has kept small businesses in mind with every piece of legislation that has come to his desk.

OPM’s John Berry blogs about the administration’s community partnerships

Openly gay OPM Director John Berry participated in roundtable event in Des Moines, Iowa, on February 3, 2012. His perspective on how the Obama administration is working to expand community partnerships can be found here.

Reflections on the President’s Appointment of George Walker to the President’s Board of Historically

I believe that the appointment of the Rev. George B. Walker, Jr. is another historic moment in the first term of President Barak Obama. Only President Obama would have the foresight to nominate an African ordained minister that happens to be Gay to advise on issues concerning the Historically Black College and Universities.
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What We're Doing
December 21st, 2009
Strengthening enforcement of human rights laws
Democrats passed the Human Rights Enforcement Act of 2009, creating a special section in the Justice Department to enforce human rights laws, specifically addressing genocide and child soldier recruitment.
October 22nd, 2009
Strengthening protections against hate crimes
Democrats passed the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, giving law enforcement officials the power and tools to prosecute those who commit hate crimes.
February 16th, 2009
Extending health coverage to the unemployed
Democrats passed the Recovery Act, which provided help with health insurance premiums for 7 million working Americans who lost their jobs due to the recession.
We Are: LGBT Community
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President Obama has carried through on his promises. Now it's time for us to promise to carry out our half of the political equation.
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