President Obama and the LGBT Community

Latest Blog Posts

  • May 11, 2012 at 10:56 AM EDT

    Promoting Equality in LGBT Health

    Pam Hyde reflects on efforts by the Department of Health and Human Services to combat barriers and promote equality for LGBT people.

  • May 10, 2012 at 7:31 PM EDT

    President Obama Supports Same-Sex Marriage

    Reactions from newspapers across the country to the President's ABC News interview yesterday.

  • May 10, 2012 at 4:40 PM EDT

    Reactions to President Obama’s Support for Marriage Equality

    Individuals and organizations across the country, including labor unions, environmental groups, social justice and civil rights advocates, and organizations advocating for equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people, react to President Obama's support for marriage equality.

  • May 3, 2012 at 11:26 AM EDT

    On the Road in Atlanta: Focus on HIV/AIDS

    The White House LGBT Conference on HIV/AIDS in Atlanta, Georgia brings together advocates, community organizers, health care providers, and elected officials for an important conversation on the impacts of HIV/AIDS on the LGBT community.

  • April 20, 2012 at 5:42 PM EDT

    Ending Bullying in Our Schools & Communities

    Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor to the President, reflects on the Administration's work to end bullying.

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ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY

President Obama is committed to working with all Americans to create the brightest future for our country through innovation, education and building new technologies and more connected communities.

Since taking office, the President has demonstrated that his vision for a brighter future includes greater equality for LGBT Americans. The President and his Administration are dedicated to eliminating barriers to equality, fighting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and engaging LGBT communities across the country.

This site is a tool for you to learn about how President Obama and his team are working to win the future for LGBT Americans.

Fact Sheets

Obama Administration Record for the LGBT Community

Additional Resources

Stop Bullying
AIDS.gov
Don't Ask Don't Tell

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