A few notes about Obama's comments here: First, he says nothing about transgender military service, which is under review but not resolved.
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2) Nonetheless, as he goes on, he also uses the opportunity to express more language regarding trans issues than I've seen previously.
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3) Specifically, Obama writes about the gender identity protections under the federal contractor rules:pic.twitter.com/fucVl64Rm5
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4) Obama also, and I think this is big, gives a head nod to trans battles on restrooms/locker rooms and in schools:pic.twitter.com/R9TZlXyGKJ
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Again, all of that is in Obama's note on Facebook commemorating 5 years since he signed DADT repeal: https://www.facebook.com/notes/president-obama/five-years-since-repealing-dont-ask-dont-tell/437067553149757 …
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@chrisgeidner@BuzzFeedNews But NOW you have to deal with The Donald. ASAPThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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