The Obama era, legally speaking

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The Obama era, legally speaking

http://www.bilerico.com/2008/11/the_obama_era_legally_speaking.php
Nan Hunter
November 20, 2008 5:00 PM

The bittersweet combination of the Prop 8 loss and the Obama win, combined with the Dems picking up more seats in both houses of Congress, means that a much greater focus on federal-level policy-making is in the offing in lgbt politics. In thinking about what should be prioritized, the first cut is between what the new Congress can do and what steps can the new administration take with confidence that Congress won't overrule a progressive initiatives.