Why Obama's historic use of the word 'gay' matters

January 22, 2013 04:17

When President Obama said that 'our journey is not complete until our gay brothers and sisters are treated like anyone else under the law', he made history by becoming the first president to advocate for gay rights in an inaugural address.

The remark was a reflection of shifting attitudes toward the issue of gay marriage. It was also a reminder of how far the presidents own position has moved.

It wasnt too long ago that Obama, who now favors the right of same-sex couples to marry, was only in favor of civil unions. The Daily Beast published a useful chronological rundown of Obama’s positions last year, dating back to his 2004 Senate campaign.

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