President Obama and the LGBT Community

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  • June 27, 2013 at 5:00 PM EDT

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    Administration officials react to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on same sex marriage.

  • June 26, 2013 at 5:04 PM EDT

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  • June 26, 2013 at 3:08 PM EDT

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    On this historic day, it’s important to recall that, for too long, the health concerns of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals were pushed to the side. LGBT Americans faced limited access to health care and insurance. And we have been less likely to get the preventive care we need to stay healthy.

  • June 26, 2013 at 2:30 PM EDT

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    President Obama applauds the Supreme Court's decision to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act.

  • June 12, 2013 at 11:05 AM EDT

    Pride at the White House

    Americans from across the country, all of whom are members or allies of the LGBT community who wrote letters to the President to express their thanks and to share their hopes, ambitions, and concerns for the future, are invited to attend the White House LGBT Pride Month Reception.

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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.

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Obama Administration Record for the LGBT Community

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