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Marriage equality
''I think same-sex couples should be able to get married.'' That's what our President said yesterday afternoon, and with it, made history. Let's show that we're right there with him: Add your name alongside other Democrats in support of marriage equality today.
Read MoreMitt Romney: Backward on Equality
President Barack Obama affirms his personal belief that same-sex couples should be allowed to marry, but Mitt Romney supports the first constitutional amendment to discriminate and deny rights—a huge step backward. Even President George W. Bush supported civil unions. - ''It was vicious.'' j.mp/JYMPDM
President Obama supports same-sex marriage
In an interview with ABC News today, President Obama spoke about the evolution of his personal views on same-sex marriage: "Personally, it is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same sex couples should be able to get married." Watch the interview clip and share the President’s message with your friends and family.
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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.
