LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER PRIDE MONTH, 2016
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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
Since our founding, America has advanced on an unending path toward becoming a more perfect Union. This journey, led by forward-thinking individuals who have set their sights on reaching for a brighter tomorrow, has never been easy or smooth. The fight for dignity and equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people is reflected in the tireless dedication of advocates and allies who strive to forge a more inclusive society. They have spurred sweeping progress by changing hearts and minds and by demanding equal treatment -- under our laws, from our courts, and in our politics. This month, we recognize all they have done to bring us to this point, and we recommit to bending the arc of our Nation toward justice.
Last year's landmark Supreme Court decision guaranteeing marriage equality in all 50 States was a historic victory for LGBT Americans, ensuring dignity for same-sex couples and greater equality across State lines. For every partnership that was not previously recognized under the law and for every American who was denied their basic civil rights, this monumental ruling instilled newfound hope, affirming the belief that we are all more free when we are treated as equals.
LGBT individuals deserve to know their country stands beside them. That is why my Administration is striving to better understand the needs of LGBT adults and to provide affordable, welcoming, and supportive housing to aging LGBT Americans. It is also why we oppose subjecting minors to the harmful practice of conversion therapy, and why we are continuing to promote equality and foster safe and supportive learning environments for all students. We remain committed to addressing health disparities in the LGBT community -- gay and bisexual men and transgender women of color are at a particularly high risk for HIV, and we have worked to strengthen our National HIV/AIDS Strategy to reduce new infections, increase access to care, and improve health outcomes for people living with HIV.
Despite the extraordinary progress of the past few years, LGBT Americans still face discrimination simply for being who they are. I signed an Executive Order in 2014 that prohibits discrimination against Federal employees and contractors on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. I urge the Congress to enact legislation that builds upon the progress we have made, because no one should live in fear of losing their job simply because of who they are or who they love. And our commitment to combatting discrimination against the LGBT community does not stop at our borders: Advancing the fair treatment of all people has long been a cornerstone of American diplomacy, and we have made defending and promoting the human rights of LGBT individuals a priority in our engagement across the globe. In line with America's commitment to the notion that all people should be treated fairly and with respect, champions of this cause at home and abroad are upholding the simple truth that LGBT rights are human rights.
There remains much work to do to extend the promise of our country to every American, but because of the acts of courage of the millions who came out and spoke out to demand justice and of those who quietly toiled and pushed for progress, our Nation has made great strides in recognizing what these brave individuals long knew to be true in their hearts -- that love is love and that no person should be judged by anything but the content of their character. During Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month, as Americans wave their flags of pride high and march boldly forward in parades and demonstrations, let us celebrate how far we have come and reaffirm our steadfast belief in the equal dignity of all Americans.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 2016 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month. I call upon the people of the United States to eliminate prejudice everywhere it exists, and to celebrate the great diversity of the American people.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand sixteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
20 comments:
TRUMP 2016
Red White blue.
I wonder if he will invite Putin?
He calls on us to eliminate prejudice? This coming from the mouth of a liar and a racist. To light up the White House with those colors is disgraceful.
If Trump chooses Palin as his running mate there is no way in h%ll I would ever vote for that ticket. And since I know Im not voting Hillary....I guess I will stay home. Don't know.
10:28 I would rather vote for a gorilla and a monkey for President rather than vote for Hillary or Obama. So if you don't vote at all you are voting for Hillary. We can't stand another four years of that. So I would vote for Trump in a heartbeat no matter who his running mate is.
10:28 Good point.
Not at my house.
Not a good point 10:28, if you don't vote, it's a vote for Hillary - this country cannot stand more of the same for four more years - vote Trump!
By the ridiculous amount of attention that is focused on them by the media, I thought every month was LGBT Pride Month
Giovanni Jones
There is nothing in the Constitution that grants the POTUS any power to do this. Barack is full of it.
There is severe psychological illness in the PROMOTION of pride involving sexuality and bizarre gender confusion psychosis.
so where is our senate and congress.
Obama = Antichrist
OMG!! Where was the Red, White & Blue????? Where was the Blue Line for LEO's????? What a scumbag.
Jan 20 cannot come soon enough!
Not in my house either. How about we celebrate Straight Person's Month. Where we do not have to hear or see the gay crap on TV for a whole month.
No Supprise here. What else would anyone expect from this Imposter POTUS.
Like Joan Rivers said in her last interview - quote "Barack is Gay and Michelle is tranny, and we all know it". So when you think about it, It All Makes Sense. Time To Wake Up Sheeple!
TRUMP TRAIN 2016
wait till you see what obamie does this year.
There is no power under Heaven that allows anyone to change what God has deemed as truth. Our Constitution, and all laws, really, were written according to God's ordained principles, and no one can change them but God. So all this is just liberal nonsense. But God is allowing it to happen because prophecies already written in the Scriptures have to be fulfilled.
It is nice that he wants equality for all types of sexual lifestyles and choices that are legal under the law. HOWEVER THIS DOES NOT NEED TO BE A TOPIC AND CELEBRATED by the President of the United States. SHAMEFUL !!!! IT is a private matter and this Obamination of a President needs to stick with his job and celebrate standards and important topics of our COUNTRY and CONSTITUTION.
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