The 2012 election may not be decided by gay soccer dads and lesbian Costco moms but their quality of life will be defined by those occupying the White House and Congress in 2013 and beyond.
While much of the conversation surrounding lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people of late has concerned the issue of marriage equality, there is much more to be said about the way our government treats LGBT Americans.
Over the past few decades great progress has been made in the fight for LGBT legal equality but I’m guessing many straight Americans -- even those with close friends and family who happen to be gay -- would be surprised to learn just how much is left to be done.