Despite Barack Obama’s campaign promises of change, the GLBT community is quickly discovering that his administration is falling short when it comes to pressing gay issues. Gays and lesbians, many of whom supported the Democratic candidate for President in 2008, have begun to publicly voice frustration with Obama’s inaction on imperative issues and, even worse, his silence on others.
Two of Obama’s most important campaign promises were the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act and lifting the ban on gays in the military, neither of which have been fulfilled to date. Meanwhile, executive branch officials are telling gays and lesbians to give things time, and to expect movement on lower-profile issues, such as lifting restrictions on visas for the HIV-positive and immigration concerns. But...
Tick Tock LGBT Community Growing Impatient With Obama Administration
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