Health care reform must include us, too

Washington Blade Opinion  Sep 25 09

Health care reform must include us, too Our community cannot be left behind as this massive domestic priority advances By Heather R. Mizeur Friday, September 25, 2009 FOR MORE THAN 10 years, Republican congressional leadership buried our community's priorities under a stack of hostile legislation and constitutional amendments. Ten months into the Obama era, we are ready and eager for progress — on ENDA, hate crimes protections, a repeal of “Don't Ask, Don't Tell,” and a counterattack on the inaptly named Defense of Marriage Act. But with Congress busy taking advantage of a unique opportunity for systemic health care reform, our anticipation — and weariness — continues to grow. Full story...