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A historic moment
President Obama announces his support for same-sex marriage, saying, ''Same-sex couples should be able to get married.'' It is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same-sex couples should be able to get married.
– President Barack ObamaForward.
From 4.2 million jobs and an auto industry saved to the end of the Iraq War, President Obama's accomplishments over the past three years have been nothing short of historic. Spread the word—share this video. Progress for the LGBT community
The Obama campaign released an updated timeline on the progress that the Obama Administration has made over the past three years. From the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell", to declaring the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional and calling for its repeal, the President is working to protect the rights of LGBT individuals both at home and abroad. Click below for a comprehensive list of over forty accomplishments.
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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.
