Rick Warren fallout: Do LGBT Americans Fit into Obamas Vision for Change?
Like many lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans, I have spent the last six weeks eagerly watching President-elect Obama create his new Administration. Throughout his remarkable campaign, Obama was more inclusive of our community than any presidential candidate in history, and we worked hard–pounding the pavement, working the phones, and writing checks–to ensure he would become our nation’s next president. As a religious leader I have also been heartened by his ability to speak to people of faith across our diverse communities. The euphoria of Obama’s victory raised our community’s hopes like nothing before, especially after eight long years of simply struggling to stand our ground. And it couldn’t have come at a better time. The elation of Obama’s victory was tempered by the devastation of heartbreaking defeats in Arizona, Arkansas, Florida and, of course, California. Our lives, our loves, and our families were put up to a popular vote–and we lost. A successful campaign f
