Interest Groups
LGBT
The LGBT, or “lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender” group is a faction acting to define and support distinct categories in gay culture (LGBT Helpline, n.d.). For almost a century, LGBT interest groups have fought an uphill battle for equal rights. However, with support from the Obama Administration, this group has managed to achieve great milestones.
During Obama’s first term at around 2008, same-sex marriage was considered an exceedingly controversial topic. Although California’s Supreme Court approved same-sex marriage early in 2008, this ruling lasted briefly. In fact, by November 2008, Californian voters approved a constitutional amendment (Proposition 8) that would make same-sex marriage illegal in California. This
LGBT
The LGBT, or “lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender” group is a faction acting to define and support distinct categories in gay culture (LGBT Helpline, n.d.). For almost a century, LGBT interest groups have fought an uphill battle for equal rights. However, with support from the Obama Administration, this group has managed to achieve great milestones.
During Obama’s first term at around 2008, same-sex marriage was considered an exceedingly controversial topic. Although California’s Supreme Court approved same-sex marriage early in 2008, this ruling lasted briefly. In fact, by November 2008, Californian voters approved a constitutional amendment (Proposition 8) that would make same-sex marriage illegal in California. This