"A man who is cool in the Outside, a man who burns for Americans in the Inside"

"A man who is cool in the Outside, a man who burns for Americans in the Inside" is being nominated as the President of the United States - President Barack Obama"

President Bill Clinton illustrated the real choices of the Americans. He narrated the realities, facts, rebuttals, and any information which every American must hear to make a great decision to move forward during the Election Day.

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"We are all with this together is a better philosophy than on your own"

"He inherited a deeply damaged economy, put a floor under the crash, began the long hard road to recovery, and laid the foundation for a modern, more well balanced economy that will produce millions of good new jobs, vibrant new businesses, and lots of new wealth for the innovators."

Are we better off  today? Yes!

"What works in the real world is cooperation"

"No President, no President, not me, not any of my predecessors, no one could have fully repaired all the damaged that he found in just four years" 

"He has way the foundation for a new modern successful economy, a shared prosperity, and if you will renew the President's contract, you will feel it. You will feel it."

"The most important question is, what kind of country do you want to live in?"
"If you want a you're-on-your-own, winner-take-all society, you should support the Republican ticket. If you want a country of shared prosperity and shared responsibility - a we're-all-in-this-together society - you should vote for Barack Obama and Joe Biden"

"Are we better off  because President Obama fought for health care reform,?" "You bet we are."

"President Obama didn't weaken Medicare, but strengthened Medicare"

To listen to the full Speech, please click on the link: 

 President Clinton Speech at 2012 Democratic National Convention

Perspectives:

President Clinton presented to all Americans, regardless of party affiliation, options they can think about in order to decide whether who is the better Leader of the American Society after the 2012 Election. President Clinton enumerated the many Job Scores for President Obama of which the challenger's party accused of him with failed governance.  

125,000 Veterans and Military Spouses Hired Through Joining Forces

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In August 22nd, the First Lady Michelle Obama announced at her Remarks in Naval Station Mayport in Jacksonville, Florida, that there were Over One Hundred Twenty Five Thousand (125,000+)  Veterans and Military Spouses who were hired through the program "Joining Forces".

Joining Forces is a comprehensive national initiative to mobilize all sectors of society to give our service members and their families the opportunities and support they have earned. This is dedicated to connecting our servicemen and women, veterans and military spouses with the resources they need to find jobs. (source: 

http://www.whitehouse.gov/joiningforces)

What can you do?

If you have the ability to hire individuals, the men and women who served our beloved country are willing to train and work. Including many other people in every neighborhood across America. Open your doors and give the opportunity to hire each one who is willing and capable of working. Every American deserves to earn a decent living. And through the spirit of "Joining Forces" across the spectrum in both private and public sectors - we can all move forward and fight the economic recession of today. 

The First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden are appreciated with their efforts in spearheading this initiative. Kudos to All Americans who are involved in this campaign.

As always, your comments and insights will be appreciated. Let us hear from you. Please send your thoughts to: info@jntconsulting.com or share it at the provided space for Comments. 

7.6 Magnitude Earthquake hit the Philippines

A 7.6 magnitude earthquake rocked the Philippines at 8:47PM, Friday, August 31, 2012, with a depth of 212.7 miles (34.9 kilometers) and was centered 66 miles (106 kilometers) east of Samar Island, confirmed by Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PhilVocs) and reported by the U.S. Geological Survey.

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It was reported that the quake knocked out power in several towns and cities across surrounding Samar Island, Philippines. Varying levels of after shocks are being felt across Visayas and Mindanao islands. One person, a 54 yrs old woman died, when her house collapsed, in Cagayan de Oro. The grandson of the person who died survived and was being treated at a nearby hospital in the city. Many experienced damages in their homes. "You talk to God, when an earthquake occurs" - Bemruel Noel, a member of the Philippine House of Representatives said.

Intensity 7 was recorded in Giuan, Oras, Sulat, Borongan City, Eastern Samar; Intensity 6 in Siargao, Surigao Del Norte; Tacloban City, Palo, Leyte; Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte; Intensity 5 in Mati City, Compostela, Legaspi, Iloilo City, Bislig City, Iligan City; Intensity 4 in Butuan City, Catbalogan City, Cagayan De Oro City; Intensity 3 in Cotabato City, Mambjao, Camiguin, General Santos City; and Intensity 2 in Marawi City.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii) has lifted all tsunami alerts that was issued earlier for the Philippines, Indonesia, Japan, Belau, Taiwan, Guam, Papua New Guinea and other Pacific islands as far away as the Northern Marianas.  

The Island of the Philippines is within the "Pacific Ring of Fire" where common earthquake activity occurs. However, in 1990 the 7.7 Magnitude earthquake that occurred in Northern Luzon have killed approximately 2,000 residents.

In the morning of Saturday, September 1, 2012 - we will know how many more people have been affected.

Reference Source:

1. Manila Standard Today

2. Manila Bulletin

3. Associated Press

Business English with Conversational Flair - A Necessity in Global Organizations

Most recently, experienced professionals in Linguistics, Global Business and Cross-Culture arena were finding that there is growing gap regarding English proficiency particularly with limited Conversational Business English competency.

Regardless of the profession, white collar or blue collar job, temporary or permanent status - English has become a burden among workers and employers. This was brought along by globalization of organizations and workforce migration across cultures.

Researches show that there is a growing gap of this deficiency, particularly among global workforce demonstrating weaknesses in conversational / business English language with approximate range of 58% to 71%. Surveyed organizations with internationally based workforce in the fields acknowledged that the handicap is on Business English Skills to support the demand and communication requirements of their jobs.

Business and Conversational English language competencies and proficiencies are required to those who like to work in English-speaking countries, they will learn to speak English within the business premise.

Among the workforce of multi-national organizations from other countries, who migrated to the United States, they face many challenges when articulating their ideas with their co-workers. They will need to increase proficiency level in their Conversational Business English.

For the employees who are English speakers, they also face many challenges when it comes to writing and articulating their ideas. They get confused on many linguistical features of the English language. This is because they did not learn the correct usage of linguistic features when growing up. Today, when engaged in speaking and or writing reports for management or customer's consumption they often commit mistakes like the non-native English speakers.

Do I like to acquire or increase my Conversational Business English Proficiency?

It is a matter of personal decision making. Prioritizing your business preferences for advancement or selecting to become a misfit at workplace and feel inadequate professionally.

There are many choices available when it comes to learning environments. Comes along with those choices are the costs associated to poor versus quality results. With the intent to acquiring the necessary skills and proficiency in Conversational Business English, there are limited options with quality and results.

Ideas N Conversations is one that is unique and is based in the Silicon Valley (San Jose, California). Their techniques and professional approaches in coaching and training are customized by their experienced Coach / Trainer. Lessons are matched with the assessed weaknesses of the individual, personalized that will provide significant improved learning adaptable for immediate use at the workplace. Their learning philosophy and business practices are far and beyond compared to the usual practices of the traditional adults language learning centers. Results and Return On Investments are their priority for their clients. Take advantage of their Summer Promotions!

California's Bill Passed to protect Undocumented Immigrants and Pending Governor Brown's Signature

Recently, the California Legislators passed a bill that protects undocumented immigrants charged with relatively minor crimes from being deported. 

Assemblyman Tom Ammiano, D-San Francisco says""The fact that you're undocumented doesn't make you a criminal." - (source: sfgate.com)

Photo credit: Max Whittaker, Getty Images / SF 

Backgrounder: 
AB1081, known as the Trust Act, would allow California to opt out of some parts of the federal Secure Communities program. That program requires local law enforcement officers to check the fingerprints of people they arrest against a federal immigration database and hold those who are in the country illegally. (source: www.sfgate.com) 

The California Amended Law 

Perspectives:

When Governor Brown signs this Bill, it would prohibit the local enforcement officers to initiate a deportation proceedings for someone who is undocumented.  This would mean that local enforcement officers can focus their time and efforts to actual criminals that are also contributing to the drain of tax money, and instead use the money for the benefit of the whole State of California and its citizens. 

Of course, the opponents of this Bill will decry the usual anti-immigrants mentality, instead of looking what these people have contributed to the economy of the State or the country.  Provided, there was no criminal records, their option to apply for legitimate migration would be the better consideration so that they can progress economically, use their talents and skills for the benefit of the country as a whole and support the economy. There is nothing wrong with that? 

Reference Source: 
www.sfgate.com 

Candidates: Must Seek Hidden Culture when Interviewing with Potential Employers

Have you been interviewing with various representatives of a potential employer? It is a silly question, right?  But here is what I can share with you to improve your chances.

Oftentimes, candidates participate passively in these screening processes; engage themselves by answering questions through the stages of interviews with the hope of getting hired. During each stage, it was the employer’s representative who was driving that scene; asking tactical questions about you as a candidate, exploring your social media behavior and practices. They spend only few minutes about what they are offering you and how can you help them.

At the very end of the time, one will ask “Do you have any question(s) for us?” Depending on your mood, or how you felt from the previous 20 minutes or so, you will take time to inquire. Sometimes, you have forgotten about turning the table on your favor, because you were overwhelmed with the presence of the so called ‘interviewing team’ who will be working with you, should you be hired.

As candidate for a specific position, you know your abilities. Be confident that you bring your technical skills and professional competencies to the employer’s business. When given that chance, you will take advantage of the situation by asking or probing subtle questions that will disclose the hidden culture of the organization. Knowing what is outside the interviewing room is the most crucial piece of information for making your personal or professional decision to join the organization. You have the right to inquire in equal footing to their right of screening you.

Learning about your prospect is very important:

Take your time to inquire and understand about them in addition to your prior research of their background before interviewing. Facts speak loud to you. Watch for the demonstrated interviewing etiquette, when they say "we only have few minutes left" - that says a lot about them, this is a red flag.

The following is a set of magic probing inquiries that will set you apart from other candidates while seeking important pieces of information. You can either ask these questions during phone or face-to-face interviews.

1. Can you illustrate your expectations of me in the first sixty days of employment?
2. Can you describe to me the types of workforce that work in your organization?
3. Can you share me your insights about the organization’s prospects in the next five years?
4. How do you see my competencies to complement your current team members?
5. When will you plan to close this position, and how many people have you been interviewing? 

With these five inquisitive questions you will be able to elicit a better perspective and landscape of this prospective employer. When doing this, however, you need to be very smart by listening actively on what they say. There are times, that one or two among the representatives will spill the beans, and some are very cautious on what they say. Watch for symptoms of being cautious – then start further investigations after leaving the premises.

Candidates can to turn the table for their advantage:
For anyone who is looking for a job, and would like to screen out those organizations that do not demonstrate good recruitment and hiring practices.  Our research illustrated the following as common bad practices; Requested an updated resume but never got any follow up from the Requester. Do not send any acknowledgement, nor communicate back with candidates. Do not send a feedback of the status of the application. They send a reply to candidates after 3 months from date of application. Conducted an interview either by phone or in person, but did not send any updates beyond ten days. All of these bad practices within the recruitment and staffing are giving a bad name to the industry where real professionals do their work at best. 

What will candidate do? Create a spreadsheet of all organizations that you have applied. Create a column that says "With Bad Practice". Any organization that you will encounter with those practice, tab them in your spreadsheet. And do not apply to them.

Consider only those with good business practices:
Only apply to organization that will demonstrate Good Business Practice that are reflective during their recruitment and hiring process.  These good practices are opposite activities of the bad practices identified above.  There are also pro-active behaviors of organization's representative such as following up with their candidates and providing them updates regularly until the time the position is closed.

As always, we like to hear from your experiences. You can either fill the space below or send us an email at: info@jntconsulting.com

Relative Links of References:

1. Questionable Hiring Practices 

2. Opportunities and Potentials - Facing its Challenges

3. Hiring the Right Person is the Key

4. Do you exploit or love poor productivity?

5. Competencies and Proficiency Make You Successful

6.  Interviewing Biases 

7.  Etiquette's of Interviewing Panel

A Vigil for Peace and the Sikh Victims at Wisconsin Tragedy

For anyone who wishes to honor the Sikh community and share the grief of their loss 
in the Wisconsin massacre, the Center for Spiritual Living in Seattle 
(5801 Sandpoint Way NE, Seattle 98105) 
is holding a silent vigil between 10-11am this coming Sunday. 
People of all faiths and none are invited to attend. 

Honor Sikhs who honor peace.

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The Philippines - Becoming an Expat's Favorite Destination

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The Philippines is catching up with its counterparts in the Pacific rim. It is currently the hotbed for growing interest of investors like Donald Trump, Paris Hilton and Versace.

It the last quarter of 2012, the economic growth climbed to 6.4 percent and Manila Stock Exchange is riding up to 20 per cent. Many western-based organizations have been settling-in at this Pacific island, the Philippines.

Tourism has increased tremendously and it is projected to increase. The Philippine government is working competitively in many areas to attract travelers and investors to the country. The likes of  personalities and investors such as Trump. Hilton and Versace started building their empires in Manila. 

With this trend, qualified expats will be approaching the island as a great destination for their employment or temporary assignments. Many qualified individuals will also plan to migrate there for permanent residency due to the cheaper cost of living in addition to the paradise amenities of many islands outside Manila. 

The Philippines is also being targeted by many Baby boomers as a retirement place. The American and Philippine government are establishing relationship that will foster an opportunity for many Americans to retire to such a paradise island. This remains to be seen, however. 

We like to hear about your views and perspectives.  You can email them to: info@jntconsulting.com

In Memory to the Victims of the Massacre in Aurora Colorado

USA: America's 4th of July - Day of Fireworks Festivities

 July 4^th 2012 is the  236^th Birthday of America’s Independence!

Have fun, enjoy and be safe always on whatever you do!

English Proficiency is a Global Business Competency

Today, we thought of reinforcing a previously published article to help you with a personal guide on how you gauge yourself in your speaking abilities. When you work in an English speaking country and your mother tongue is not English, there are times that challenges in speaking occurs.

We are giving you a mock up list of descriptions that may be relevant to your own personal experience and proficiency. Try it out, and then let us know how you fair.

Procedure:

Please choose all applicable items below that will describe your present abilities when you are speaking in English with another individual at any given setting such as; at home, at a party, among friends, applying to a job, on the telephone, in the store buying something, at a doctor’s office or at any location where you need English as the means to share your idea.

	1	I can only say the words I learned from my language classes through memorization and grammar
	2	I struggle to find the right word or phrase to say
	3	I cannot explain myself when asked to describe. Unless the other person will ask me something that is answered only with yes or no
	4	I only ask simple questions but cannot discuss more to inquire about the details
	5	I can ask and answer simple questions that are only familiar to me
	6	I can talk about usual activities that I was trained for. I can engage with simple conversations but limited to discuss more information that may be relative to activities. I cannot do a progressive conversation
	7	I can share certain degree of fluency during conversations with native speakers on familiar topics, express and support my ideas but will not engage with topics that are broad and need more knowledge because I don’t have all the words and expressions to support my views
	8	I can express myself fluently without searching for informal expressions during basic conversations but don’t have control on topics within the business environment. I lack technical terms to engage with better conversations professionally
	9	I can use the language somewhat effectively for informal social and professional purposes. I can share my ideas and opinions with confidence but limited with formal expressions and cannot handle specific topics that require additional situations like entertainments, jobs, articles with specific focus, sharing more in depth knowledge on certain topics

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Perspectives:
Globally, English is the understood preferred language of major businesses enterprises, business men or women and their families.

Language competencies and proficiencies are equally essential to those who find opportunities within English speaking countries, they will learn to speak English the best they can.

Among the workforce of multi-national organizations, who migrated to the United States, they face many challenges when articulating their ideas with their co-workers. They learn to polish their conversational English.

For the employees who are English speakers (their mother tongue is English), they also face many challenges when it comes to writing and articulating their ideas. They get confused on many grammatical features of the English language. This is because they did not learn the correctness of the linguistic features when growing up. Today, when engaged in speaking and or writing reports for management consumption they often commit mistakes like the non-native English speakers.

USA: The Affordable Care Act aka The Health Care Law

June 28, 2012, is very significant day in the United States of America because the US Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act  aka the Health Care Law, which was signed into law by President Barack Obama in March 23, 2010.

As a backgrounder,  many states, businesses, private individuals have challenged the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

The White House provided at their website, the set of benefits that the American People will benefit from this Law:

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The President Barack Obama's Remarks about the Affordable Care Act and its constitutionality.

Please click the link to read the full document that illustrates the US Supreme Court Decision on Affordable Care Act. 

The Healthcare.gov provides a website where anyone can read the Full Text of the Affordable Care Act.

National Physicians Alliance on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: What It Means For You

Perspectives:
The US Supreme Court have released their decision and provided their institutional guidance with respect to the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act. While all Americans will benefit from it, there will be continuing debates by many politicians, businesses, interest groups, individuals who will disagree with the Supreme Court decision.

This Healthcare Law will serve generations of today and those that will come. Many have fought against the battles to make this far. President Barack Obama and his administration have succeeded to demonstrate their care and compassion to the American people who will need health care attention.

Workforce: Influencers of Poor Productivity and Low Morale

A very interesting poll was made by a UK-based HR Review, the data shows a growing evidence of facts in the workforce - please see below:

credit: HR Review-UK 12Jun22

The above data may be a sampling and random response from individuals. However, it provides a behavioral insight and facts regarding factors that influence poor productivity in the workforce environment. 

Any organization with the above issues is facing a great problem within. 

Perspectives:

1. The three items that were randomly surveyed are symptomatic on how inefficient the organization where respondents are working. 

2. There are bad apples in the composition of organization. 

3. The bosses are not fit to be managers of people. 

4. There is no optimization of workforce capabilities to their job responsibilities. 

What employees can do?

1. Show active listening to your negative co-worker. Then approach it with positive behaviors that influence negativity to become positive. Demonstrate good modeling of positive attitude.

2. Demonstrate leadership that will make your Boss realize how bad he/she is. Show results and emphasize on R.O.I. of your efforts.

3. Creativity and ingenuity will open doors of opportunity. Challenge yourself with other options to create new dimension about your role. Think strategically and demonstrate that attitude for better opportunities.

What employers should do?

1. Influence the behaviors of negative workforce by identifying the causes of these behaviors.

2. Create and implement an advanced development program for managers with a focus on management of people and efficiency

3. Skills of workforce must be matched with their responsibilities in order to accelerate higher productivity and avoid high turnover as caused by boredom. 

4. Assess all areas of your business and leverage results and return on investments

5. Become a High Performance Organization

Read some thoughts from the following links of articles:

1. Leadership

2. Communication

3. Results and R.O.I.

4. Boost Your Competencies

5. Workforce R.O.I

Collaboration for Migrant Workers Rights (USA, Ecuador, Hunduras, the Philippines and Peru)

In June 11, 2012, the Ambassadors of five countries along with the US Secretary of Labor signed a Partnership Agreement on the Migrant Workers Rights, according to the recent Press Release by the International Labor Affairs Bureau (ILAB).

Credit: US DOL

Under the agreements, all countries (USA, Ecuador, Honduras, Peru, and the Philippines) will partner together to help the US Wage and Hour Division and OSHA to effectively enforce U.S. laws especially in high-risk and low-wage industries. It will help all agencies identify problems faced by migrant workers. With today's signings, US DOL now has agreements with ten countries.

The following are comments from each country representative:

"Migrant workers make important contributions to our economy," "Today's agreements help ensure these workers are aware of the right to safe workplaces and to receive full payment of the wages owed to them under the laws of the United States." - said US Labor Secretary Hilda L. Solis

"Ecuador considers a priority the welfare of every Ecuadorian immigrant in the United States. The agreements that will be signed with the Department of Labor are a useful tool to protect the rights of migrant workers," said Ecuador Ambassador Nathalie Cely.

"Honduras is extremely pleased to sign these letters of arrangement with the DOL, WHD and OSHA,"  "It marks an important step forward in the cooperation between our governments that will promote the respect and defense of migrant workers' rights. This collaboration exemplifies our determination to help promote labor rights for all in our countries." - said Honduras Ambassador Jorge Ramón Hernández Alcerro

"This agreement reflects the existing cooperation and full understanding between Peru and the U.S. to jointly protect Peruvian workers' rights in the United States regarding wage issues through public outreach campaigns, education and training. This program helps to promote a legal framework between Peruvian workers and their employers to ensure the enforcement of fundamental human rights and responsibilities in the workplace." - said Peru Ambassador Harold Forsyth

"We are very pleased to sign these joint declarations and letters of arrangement with DOL," "We assure DOL we will do our part in ensuring the dissemination of helpful information to Filipino workers concerning their right to a safe and healthy working environment, and fair wages and working hours in the U.S., and in assisting them to seek redress when such rights are disregarded or outright violated."  - said Philippines Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia Jr.

Please click the link to read the Press Release.

To learn about more details of the Cooperation between countries, please visit the web page of International Labor Affairs Bureau (ILAB).

Perspectives:
This international partnerships will aim to protect the Rights of Workers who are working in the low-wage industries within the United States.  It is the responsibility of each consulate to inform workers about the Rules and Regulations under the Wage and Hour, OSHA and relevant US employment laws.

Learning and understanding the many information and regulation will diminish employer's abuse. Visit this relevant link of References pertaining the US Workers.

Link to the US Department of Labor

USA: June 2012 - LGBT Pride Month

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The LGBT Pride Month has just started ~

The following is the full text of the Released Statement by the US Secretary of the Department of Labor;

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Statement by Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on LGBT Pride Month

WASHINGTON — Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis today issued the following statement celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month:

credit source: dol.gov

"This month, Americans continue our march to a more perfect union by proudly celebrating our many victories in the fight for LGBT equality.

"We are proud to live in a country where gays and lesbians can now serve openly in the armed forces, just as we are proud that our military is led by a commander-in-chief who understands that sexual orientation has nothing to do with one's fitness to serve.

"We are proud of our president's history-making support for the right to marry regardless of sexual orientation, just as we are proud that he refuses to use taxpayer dollars to defend the Defense of Marriage Act.

"We are proud of our country's leadership at home and abroad in protecting Americans from violence, hate crimes, bullying and harassment.

"We are proud that we've now enshrined into our laws the rights of our LGBT friends to receive the same health care benefits as their straight neighbors, and we are proud that our government has said to America's federally funded hospitals that they may no longer separate loving same-sex couples when they are sick and need each other the most.

"At the Department of Labor, we are proud to have clarified that the Family and Medical Leave Act applies to all kinds of families. Two million children are being raised by parents in same-sex relationships, and our action ensures that, regardless of a parent's legal relationship to his or her child, he or she can take leave to care for the child in the event of a medical emergency. In other words: If you act like a parent, do the work of a parent and raise a child like a parent, then you are a parent, as far as the Department of Labor is concerned.

"Like all of the great civil rights victories in our nation's history, this hard-won progress was forged by the determined advocacy of so many pioneers who refused to settle for second-class citizenship based on who they love. While we know many battles lie ahead in the fight to secure full equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans, this June, let's pause to reflect on the many barriers we've overcome as we strive to realize the promise of equal justice under law for every LGBT American."

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In June 1, 2012, the Office of the Press Secretary issued the Presidential Proclamation that June 2012 is the LGBT Pride Month;

Presidential Proclamation: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month, 2012

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month, 2012

By The President Of The United States Of America

A Proclamation

From generation to generation, ordinary Americans have led a proud and inexorable march toward freedom, fairness, and full equality under the law ‑‑ not just for some, but for all. Ours is a heritage forged by those who organized, agitated, and advocated for change; who wielded love stronger than hate and hope more powerful than insult or injury; who fought to build for themselves and their families a Nation where no one is a second-class citizen, no one is denied basic rights, and all of us are free to live and love as we see fit.

The lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community has written a proud chapter in this fundamentally American story. From brave men and women who came out and spoke out, to union and faith leaders who rallied for equality, to activists and advocates who challenged unjust laws and marched on Washington, LGBT Americans and allies have achieved what once seemed inconceivable. This month, we reflect on their enduring legacy, celebrate the movement that has made progress possible, and recommit to securing the fullest blessings of freedom for all Americans.

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The full text of President Obama's Proclamation on LGBT Pride Month, 2012

In June 2, 2012, the California Governor, Edmund G. Brown Jr proclaimed June 2012 as LGBT Pride Month;

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"California has been a leader in advancing the civil rights of its LGBT citizens. This year, we have seen powerful statements in support of the right of every person to marry the person they love: two opinions from federal appellate courts and, for the first time, a statement from a sitting president in support of this right. While further progress is needed, it is proper and important to recognize and celebrate the substantial and important gains that have been achieved."

NOW THEREFORE I, EDMUND G. BROWN JR., Governor of the State of California, do hereby proclaim June 2012, as “Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month.”

The full text of Governor Brown's Proclamation on LGBT Pride Month 2012

Perspectives:

There is a growing recognition of realities about the on going fight against LGBT community discrimination. President Obama himself pronounced his personal support to the LGBT community. His key leaders across the government spectrum have slowly aligned their organizations in recognizing the issues that required attention. 

The LGBT community are also citizens who execute their roles, responsibilities and duties to the United States of America. They pay the same taxes like everyone else. Many documentations exist that validate their effectiveness as parents to their children, leaders in their communities, leaders in both private and public environments, and each individual play an important role in the continuing development and progression of America.

"To all our LBGT friends, family members, colleagues, community members, and acquaintances, enjoy the June 2012 Pride Month as we celebrate your individual contributions to our society. Your roles in our communities validate the existence of an integral part of the society regardless of orientation and across cultures." 

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