Today, Wednesday, President Obama will sign a presidential memorandum extending benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, but will not, however, sign over full health insurance coverage. To do so would require a legislative process.
In an Oval Office announcement, Obama will detail which benefits same-sex partners will receive. The announcement comes as the President faces unrest from the gay and lesbian community, which has become wary of Obama’s seemingly empty promises to “fight hard” for equality. Recently, several gay donors withdrew sponsorship from a Democratic National Committee fund-raising event where Vice President Biden is scheduled to speak.
GOOD!!!!
Obama has demonstrated reluctance to dive into more divisive gay issues, such as overturning the military’s Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy, extending benefits of government employees, or repealing the hateful Defense of Marriage Act.
While we think Obama’s latest move is a step in the right direction, it’s a bit disappointing that we’ve had to light a fire under his ass to get the gears in motion!
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