LGBT Community"So we are all witnesses to monumental changes in this country. That should give us hope, but we cannot rest. We must continue to do our part to make progress -- step by step, law by law, mind by changing mind. And I want you to know that in this task I will not only be your friend, I will continue to be an ally and a champion and a President who fights with you and for you.” LATEST »President Obama on United Nations Recognition of International Lesbian and Gay Human Rights CommissionThe International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) has been officially recognized by the United Nations after an effort led by Susan Rice, US Ambassador to the United Nations. Ending Housing Discrimination Against the LGBT CommunityIn another positive development for the LGBT community, the Obama administration through its executive authority expanded rights for LGBT Americans—this time at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The LGBT Community is Speaking—and the Democratic Party is ListeningAs we celebrated Pride Month this June, our party embarked on an ambitious effort to listen to—and incorporate—feedback from activists and supporters in the LGBT community. In addition to collecting feedback through postcards online and at Pride Month celebrations around the country, this week we held the DNC’s ‘Day of Pride’ briefing in Washington to connect with LGBT leaders from across the country. All families, including LGBT families, are protected by the Family Medical Leave ActIn another step towards greater equality for LGBT Americans, the Department of Labor under the stewardship of Secretary Solis, has clarified the definition of ‘son or daughter’ under the Family Medical Leave Act ensuring that LGBT parents and partners regardless of biological relationship or legal status can take leave from work to care for their child, parent or spouse just as a biological or straight family member could. |
