However it was celebrated, we're all glad to have toasted away 2008. There's a lot to look forward to in the coming months. First and foremost: President Obama's inauguration, complete with much backlash from the gay community against the appointment of Pastor Rick Warren. Out NYC Council Speaker Christine Quinn has been publicly objecting the selection of Pastor Warren for his open opposition to gay marriage. According to the New York Observer article, she argues that the LGBT community had a huge impact on the outcome of the election, backing Obama with the notion that the support would be reciprocated once he took office. Will Pastor Warren's appearance at the inauguration serve as the first step in the wrong direction? Or will the LGBT community steer Obama in the right direction before he even has a chance to run off course?
Join The Impact will once again hold a nationwide protest on January 10th; inviting the public to sign an open letter to Obama reminding him of the promises he's made about repealing the Defense of Marriage Act and Don't Ask Don't Tell, as well as creating a number of laws to end discrimination and hate crimes. In the wake of a political and economical mess, it's refreshing to know that some are standing strong. And for the first time in quite a while many have taken notice of the light at the end of the tunnel.
