Guest post by David Mixner: The President and the LGBT Community
by: Pam Spaulding
Wed Jun 23, 2010 at 13:00:00 PM EDT
http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/16484/guest-post-by-david-mixner-the-president-and-the-lgbt-community The President and the LGBT Community
by David Mixner, Live from Hell's Kitchen
Given the fact that it is Gay Pride month, the White House reception for LGBT leaders and the huge amount of praise coming from LGBT leaders within the Beltway, perhaps it is a good time to pause and reflect on the President's record on LGBT issues. In a way, Mr. Obama's record can be viewed differently if you are just looking for a long list instead of the epic battles that cry for presidential leadership.
Two of the most significant accomplishments, that are indeed historical, are the passage of the Hate Crimes legislation and the just issued "Family Leave Policy" for corporations that do business with the government. Both are real milestones for the community and would not have come out of the last administration.
