Candidate and President Barack Obama is the first leader of the free world to champion equal rights regardless of sexual orientation or belief (or absence thereof). In future posts, I hope to explore the progress (or lack thereof) of these issues, along with whatever comes up as you read and respond to my writings and comments of others. - Freethinker
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The 44th President of the United States of America, Barack Obama took center stage tonight to a cheering crowd estimated to be over 125,000 where he addressed America. Indeed a historical speech which made many reminisce Martin Luther King’s speech before the day he was assassinated. In what is a day that will go down in the history books, Barack Obama said, “If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place that all thing are possible who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time who still questions t he power of our democracy tonight is your answer.” In a humble speech Obama went on to say, “it’s been a long time coming but tonight because of what we did on this day, in this election, at this defining moment change has come to America.” In regards to his opponent, Obama called him a brave and selfless leader. He also congratulated Governor Palin and looked forward to working with them. Obama thanked his partner Vice President Joe Biden and First Lady Michelle Obama who he called the “love of my life.” In regards to his grandmother Obama said, “I know my grandmother is watching along with a family who made me who I am and I miss them tonight, I know my debt to them is beyond measure.” Obama lightheartedly told his daughters that they would have a new puppy to join them in the White House. The crowds full of emotion and tears included Oprah and Reverend Jesse Jackson. In regards to the challenges he will face Obama said, “the road ahead will be long, lour climb will be steep we might not get there in one year or in one term but America I will never been hopeful, I promise you we as a people will get there.” Giving America a chance to hope for a better future… To a crowd cheering, “Yes We Can” Obama stated, ”Let us remember that if this financial crises taught us anything we can’t have a thriving wall street while main street suffers.” To those Americans who didn’t vote for him he had a message, “I will be your president too.”In a comforting speech that will go down in history, President Obama brought hope and invited all of America to join him. What are your thoughts?
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Queers United stands firmly in support of Barack Obama for president because of his principles of fairness and equality for all citizens.
Barack Obama's Stance:
The differences were clear in the VP debate, as it relates to civil rights for GLBT people and their families.
Hi All,
I am very proud about the change that Barack Obama will bring to our country.
Senator Obama has named David Noble as LGBT director of his campaign.
As a homosexual Latino man, I feel that Mr. Obama is listening to my people and taking in to consideration our concerns and our desperate hunger for change in this country.
Senator McCain on the other hand has opposed voting on bills that would benefit or protect gays and lesbians and he insists that if he becomes president he will maintain the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy.
Senator Obama you have made me a believer in the change you want to bring to our country.
Thank you for listening to us.
June is coming up, and with it, pride festivals in cities across the country.
http://pride.barackobama.com/pridemonth
As a member of Obama Pride, you can use these events to help make a big difference for Barack.
The LGBT community will be an essential part of our strategy as we prepare to challenge John McCain in all 50 states, and there's no better opportunity to reach out and organize than at your local pride festival.
There are organizing events scheduled all across the country, so come join in the excitement and make a difference for Barack at the pride festival near you:
This campaign has always been about everyday people reaching out to one another, talking to friends and neighbors about our common vision for changing this country.
Pride Month is a perfect opportunity to make this happen by spreading the word about Barack's positions on LGBT issues and letting everyone know why we're a part of this movement.
We'll march and show our support for Barack -- then we'll talk to voters, register new people to vote, and sign up volunteers to help us win in November!
Learn more about how you can make a difference for Barack at your pride parade:
Thank you,
Jamie
Jamie CitronLGBT Outreach CoordinatorObama for America
Below is the press release from Out People of Color Political Action Club (OutPOCPAC):
New York, NY/Feb. 28, 2008--The Out People of Color Political Action Club (OutPOCPAC) unanimously endorsed Barack Obama's bid for President of the United States. “We are confident that Senator Obama will lead this country in a new and needed direction," said Doug Robinson, OutPOCPAC co-president. "The Bush administration's policies have failed us, with millions of Americans without healthcare, a disastrous war in Iraq, and the gap between rich and poor growing larger every day. We strongly believe that Senator Obama will unite this country bringing gay & straight, black & white, old & young, Republican, Independent & Democrats, disabled & able-bodied, and all other communities together to rebuild our great country.” OutPOCPAC has pledged its resources to help bring an Obama administration to the White House in January of 2009. OutPOCPAC is reaching out to club members and their families to make individual contributions to this important presidential campaign. We will also be organizing efforts to mobilize volunteers in remaining primary states, including Pennsylvania. The Out People of Color Political Action Club is a New York City-based non-partisan political club of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and two-spirit (LGBTTS) people of color. For more information about OutPOCPAC, please contact info@outpocpac.org or call (917) 804-9579.
I started this group when i first joined this campaign back in early febuary. I tried to set an example where we could have a group of educated members, or those willing to become educated on the issues, who cared enough to spend time and discuss the issues of the GLBT. Well i am happy to say i am impressed with the educated discussions going on here. many of you have done your research well. This group really has it going on.
Lately i have been busy with field work and blogging outside the site and so i haven't had much time to get here as i am so busy.
Remember though i just started the group but you all make the group special.
thanks Danielle
LGBT and African American faith community leaders issuse joint statement in support of Sen. Obama.
