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Panetta Recognizes Pride Month
In a historic moment for the Department of Defense, the LGBT community, and the entire nation, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta recognized LGBT pride month this morning with a video message thanking LGBT soldiers for their service, and celebrating the successful implementation of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell.
Read MoreDemocrats and OFA March in Capitol Pride
This past weekend DNC staff, interns and volunteers enthusiastically participated in the Washington, D.C., Capital Pride Parade and Festival.
Read MorePresidential Proclamation: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month 2012
Building on his historic record of LGBT support and success, President Obama declared June Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month.
Read MoreProud to support President Obama
This election is about our rights. And it's about the future—about the kids out there who need to know they can grow up to achieve their dreams and love whom they choose. That's why I'm asking you to sign up for the newly launched Obama Pride: LGBT Americans for Obama—and to encourage others to join as well.
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Repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
The majority of the Armed Forces is comprised of Young Americans volunteering to defend this nation and its ideals. However, a sect of the population was forced to hide their sexual orientation in order to do so. President Obama lead the charge to repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell allowing gay and lesbian members of the Armed Forces to serve openly for the first time in American history.
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.
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.
