Via JMG: LGBT Groups Praise President Obama's Inaugural Call For Full Equality
Freedom To Marry
In his second Inaugural today,
President Obama traced the moral arc from Seneca Falls to Selma to
Stonewall, and rightly exalted the struggle for the freedom to marry as
part of America's moral commitment to equality, liberty, and the pursuit
of happiness. Freedom to Marry applauds our president and the moral
leadership he has shown, the moral leadership we will continue to need
until all Americans, all loving couples, all families, can share fully
in the American promise we celebrate on Inauguration Day.
National Gay & LesbianTask Force
We couldn’t agree more. It’s now time
for the president — and for all of us — to finish the job of ensuring
that every American gets a fair shake. President Obama has repeatedly
shown he is willing to fight for us. We have another four years to keep
the momentum going, and will be vigilant in pursuing policies to ensure
our community is not left behind. This includes pushing for federal LGBT
employment protections, ending the so-called Defense of Marriage Act,
combating HIV/ADS, preserving a social safety net, and much more.
America deserves nothing less than a president who will treat all
families fairly. We congratulate President Obama and his administration
and look forward to working with them in this second term to build a
stronger future for LGBT people and opportunity for all.
Outserve-SLDN
Today, President Obama made history
with a clear and passionate declaration of the fundamental rights of
LGBT Americans, and all Americans. We honor the work of his first term -
especially his leadership in the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" -
and expect great progress over the next four years on the very real
inequalities that exist for our LGBT service members, veterans, and
their families as we work together to bend the moral arc of the universe
toward justice.
More reactions will be posted as they arrive.
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