Barack Obama is our generation's symbol of a greater America. He exemplifies the
beauty of diversity in our country and enforces equality through his policies. Throughout his
term, Obama has unearthed social injustices that have been left untouched for years. He believes
implementing legal protections for gay rights is a constitutional promise and 2015 is the year for
that justification. Earlier this week at the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT)
fundraiser in New York, our President said "...our religious freedom doesn’t grant us the freedom
to deny our fellow Americans their constitutional rights." Obama has been the paladin for so
many different religious, social, and ethnic groups and is the champion of our cause. His faith …show more content…
However small, success in
conferences like these are a telling indicator of religious flexibility, and possibly the lessening of
the church's sanctimonious laws.
Despite the difficulties mandating marriage equality on a large scale, gay acceptance is
widely celebrated among certain communities during marches, LGBT groups and celebrations
like Outfest here in Philadelphia. On Oct. 11, the heart of the "gayborhood" comes alive with
thousands of colorful people for the annual celebration of National Coming Out day. Outfest is
the first celebration of its kind and spans 10 blocks from Walnut to Spruce street and 12th to 13th
street. Since the 1965 LGBT rally at independence hall, Philly has been creating new ways to
embrace our gay brothers and sisters. Visit phillygaypride.org for ways to celebrate the 50th
anniversary of Philadelphia's fight for gay rights.
Even closer to home, on Oct. 9, DCCC hosts a Coming Out Celebration from 10:30
beauty of diversity in our country and enforces equality through his policies. Throughout his
term, Obama has unearthed social injustices that have been left untouched for years. He believes
implementing legal protections for gay rights is a constitutional promise and 2015 is the year for
that justification. Earlier this week at the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT)
fundraiser in New York, our President said "...our religious freedom doesn’t grant us the freedom
to deny our fellow Americans their constitutional rights." Obama has been the paladin for so
many different religious, social, and ethnic groups and is the champion of our cause. His faith …show more content…
However small, success in
conferences like these are a telling indicator of religious flexibility, and possibly the lessening of
the church's sanctimonious laws.
Despite the difficulties mandating marriage equality on a large scale, gay acceptance is
widely celebrated among certain communities during marches, LGBT groups and celebrations
like Outfest here in Philadelphia. On Oct. 11, the heart of the "gayborhood" comes alive with
thousands of colorful people for the annual celebration of National Coming Out day. Outfest is
the first celebration of its kind and spans 10 blocks from Walnut to Spruce street and 12th to 13th
street. Since the 1965 LGBT rally at independence hall, Philly has been creating new ways to
embrace our gay brothers and sisters. Visit phillygaypride.org for ways to celebrate the 50th
anniversary of Philadelphia's fight for gay rights.
Even closer to home, on Oct. 9, DCCC hosts a Coming Out Celebration from 10:30