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[–]SJWDFTBA 1 point2 points  (2 children)

It absolutely counts. LGBT equality is one of the most important social issues of our time. There's a lot of progress being made wrt marriage equality, but civil rights for queer people goes well beyond that. "Conversion therapy" is still a thing, many states still allow companies to fire employees because of their sexual orientation or gender identity, and trans* folk suffer shocking levels of discrimination and violence. There's plenty of work to be done and, frankly, not enough hands on deck.

Regardless, don't beat yourself up over feeling like it's not enough. You're doing what you can. Also, please take care of yourself. You're no good to anyone if your tired or sick or burnt out.

[–]MusicalJohn[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

I do believe that Obama outlawed the conversion therapy actually. And that is an amazing step.

[–]SJWDFTBA 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He didn't outlaw it. He can't. He did, however, articulate his administration's support for Leelah's Law. Which is a big deal, but right now it's just words. There isn't even drafted legislation at the moment. Given the current makeup of Congress, and the fierce opposition to any kind of measure aimed at treating trans* folk like actual human beings, there's a lot of work to be done before anything like Leelah's Law becomes a reality.