An editorial in today’s Washington Post celebrates President Obama’s signature today of “the nation’s first significant pro-gay rights legislation” (although I’d note it’s even more profound as our first major pro-LGBT legislation). They do point out however that much work remains to be done. This milestone represents our inevitable progress toward equality and now it is up to Congress (and the LGBT community and our allies to apply pressure) to take up ENDA, repeal of DADT and repeal of DOMA.
While this is an advance, more important legislation awaits: banning workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation, ending the ban on gay men and lesbians serving openly in the military, and allowing same-sex marriage. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Senate Majority Leader Harry M. Reid (D-Nev.) must make it a priority to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act and repeal the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy and the Defense of Marriage Act. President Obama has repeatedly said he’d sign those bills into law. It’s time for Congress to follow through.
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