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Cha

(295,929 posts)
Wed Jun 10, 2015, 12:55 AM Jun 2015

Obama Appoints Transgender Attorney Shannon Minter To White House Commission



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WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama on Monday appointed transgender attorney Shannon Price Minter to the President's Commission on White House Fellowships.

Minter, who is the legal director of the National Center for Lesbian Rights, has been lead counsel in a number of legal wins for the LGBT community. He gained national attention in 2001 when he represented the lesbian partner of Diane Whipple in a wrongful death case stemming from a dog mauling. That case resulted in a landmark decision in California that extended tort claims to same-sex domestic partners.

Minter was also the lead attorney arguing before the California Supreme Court to overturn Proposition 8, a state ballot measure that banned same-sex marriage in the state. The U.S. Supreme Court in 2013 let a lower court decision go into effect that struck down the ban.

"I am confident that these experienced and hardworking individuals will help us tackle the important challenges facing America, and I am grateful for their service," Obama said in a statement, of Minter and a handful of other new nominees. "I look forward to working with them.”


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“I am deeply honored to serve on the President’s Commission on White House Fellowships, which provides a unique opportunity for new leaders to gain a firsthand experience of our nation’s government," Minter said in a statement. "As a transgender man, I am especially grateful to President Obama for his commitment to building a government that reflects the full diversity of our country and for supporting equal opportunity for all people.”

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/06/08/obama-transgender-lgbt-rights_n_7538008.html?1433801283

Mahalo to Shannon Minter and to President Obama for appointing him to the White House Commission!
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This is a good thing. merrily Jun 2015 #1
Yes, it is.. Shannon Mintor is brillaint and the White House is fortunate to have him. Cha Jun 2015 #6
Brilliant does not always equal good--or vice versa. This is good. merrily Jun 2015 #8
KICK Cha Jun 2015 #2
KnR! sheshe2 Jun 2015 #3
thank you, she! Brilliant that Shannon Mintor is on Obama's White House Commission! Cha Jun 2015 #4
That is brilliant that Shannon is there. sheshe2 Jun 2015 #5
I know you're fast asleep but I just wanted you to see Shannon's statement that I added to the OP.. Cha Jun 2015 #10
Kicking for the late night on the West Coast crowd. And go to bed, Sheshe! I'm gonna... freshwest Jun 2015 #7
Awwww! That's the sweetest kitty pic, yet! Cha Jun 2015 #9
I will. sheshe2 Jun 2015 #12
Terrific news! hrmjustin Jun 2015 #11
Yes, it is, Justin! For all concerned! Cha Jun 2015 #13
Kick! Cha Jun 2015 #14
Smiling Pic of Shannon Pinter from the Advocate.. and more brilliant Bio.. Cha Jun 2015 #15
and another Voice for Peace Jun 2015 #16
I agree, VfP.. I've been studying it! Cha Jun 2015 #17
Wow. ucrdem Jun 2015 #18
Kick awesomeness Cha Jun 2015 #19
Excellent! great white snark Jun 2015 #20
My honor great white snark! Cha Jun 2015 #21
KICK! Cha Jun 2015 #22
KICK! Cha Jun 2015 #23
And, KICK AGAIN Cha Jun 2015 #24
Excellent! nt hifiguy Jun 2015 #25
Mahalo hifiguy! Cha Jun 2015 #31
K&R Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #26
Mahalo Tarheel! Cha Jun 2015 #28
Wonderful news, Cha! Spazito Jun 2015 #27
Such a heartfelt mahalo from Shannon Minter to President Obama, Spazito.. Cha Jun 2015 #29
K&R awoke_in_2003 Jun 2015 #30
Mahalo awoke_in_2003.. Cha Jun 2015 #32
Mahalo to you, Cha awoke_in_2003 Jun 2015 #33
I really appreciate that, ai2003.. it says a lot about you, too. I have evolved so much on so Cha Jun 2015 #34

merrily

(45,251 posts)
8. Brilliant does not always equal good--or vice versa. This is good.
Wed Jun 10, 2015, 01:23 AM
Jun 2015

Obama has been a boon to the GLBT community, since he announced for his second term. And that is also a good thing.

Cha

(295,929 posts)
10. I know you're fast asleep but I just wanted you to see Shannon's statement that I added to the OP..
Wed Jun 10, 2015, 01:27 AM
Jun 2015
“I am deeply honored to serve on the President’s Commission on White House Fellowships, which provides a unique opportunity for new leaders to gain a firsthand experience of our nation’s government," Minter said in a statement. "As a transgender man, I am especially grateful to President Obama for his commitment to building a government that reflects the full diversity of our country and for supporting equal opportunity for all people.”

Spazito

(49,784 posts)
27. Wonderful news, Cha!
Wed Jun 10, 2015, 06:43 PM
Jun 2015

From Shannon Minter's statement, " I am especially grateful to President Obama for his commitment to building a government that reflects the full diversity of our country and for supporting equal opportunity for all people.”

The President, in his appointments, has, indeed, show his commitment to full diversity and equal opportunity.

Mahalo, Cha, for posting this.

Cha

(295,929 posts)
29. Such a heartfelt mahalo from Shannon Minter to President Obama, Spazito..
Wed Jun 10, 2015, 07:40 PM
Jun 2015

Shannon Minter has done such brilliant work for our LGBT brothers and sisters!

You're Welcome

 

awoke_in_2003

(34,582 posts)
33. Mahalo to you, Cha
Thu Jun 11, 2015, 02:08 AM
Jun 2015

I do not agree with all of our president's actions, but will give credit where it is due. Evolving, and coming out in support of marriage equality DURING a re-election campaign took some stones. I, too, have evolved, and maybe that is why I can take his position change for what it is.

Cha

(295,929 posts)
34. I really appreciate that, ai2003.. it says a lot about you, too. I have evolved so much on so
Thu Jun 11, 2015, 04:24 AM
Jun 2015

many issues throughout my life.

I can really understand it!

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