Interviews - Obama Presidency Oral History

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    Strategy in activism, and the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell Robin McGehee
    03:51
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    Collaboration on the Task Force on Twenty-First Century Policing recommendations Raffi Freedman-Gurspan
    04:20
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    Advocating for human rights, women's rights, and LGBTQ rights in foreign policy Hillary Clinton
    06:35
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    Participation in the 1993 Oval Office meeting with President Clinton before the LGBTQ march Nadine Smith
    04:50
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    Reaction of the Civil Rights Division to the Obergefell decision Vanita Gupta
    03:43
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    Reflections on the progress of LGBTQ rights from personal experience Raffi Freedman-Gurspan
    03:34
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    Campaigning for Obama's 2012 reelection and reflecting on his presidential legacy and the Obama Foundation Maya Soetoro-Ng
    06:06
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    Experience of filing for certiorari in Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court case Jim Obergefell
    05:12
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    Navigating trust and building relationships with organizations after a personal tragedy Judy and Dennis Shepard
    02:43
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    Obama's decision to support marriage equality and its associated risks Jay Carney
    03:43
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    Reflections on the significance of the Supreme Court's marriage equality decision Jim Obergefell
    04:31
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    Voter mobilization strategies and challenges in Southern states during Obama's campaign Mandy Carter
    05:02
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    Working group dynamics for LGBTQ issues compared to other policy areas Gautam Raghavan
    02:34
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    Reflections on accepting a prison sentence and the fight for access to medical care Chelsea Manning
    04:36
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    Reflections on the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell Jim Messina
    02:18
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    Reflections on seizing opportunities to move the president on important issues Nadine Smith
    07:18
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    Development of Title IX guidance for transgender student protections Raffi Freedman-Gurspan
    04:04
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    Prioritizing and implementing the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell Gautam Raghavan
    02:00
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    Assessing public support for LGBTQ rights and hate crimes legislation Barney Frank
    02:01
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    Acquisition of land for Stonewall as a national monument and intergovernmental collaboration Christy Goldfuss
    01:11
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    Criteria for escalating petitions to President Obama's attention Valerie Jarrett
    01:07
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    Reflections on intersectionality and unity in social justice movements Robin McGehee
    03:10
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    Reflections on coordinating the Robin Roberts interview on marriage equality Brian Mosteller
    03:50
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    Hesitation and decision to join the White House staff as a trans Latina Raffi Freedman-Gurspan
    03:38
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    Perceptions of HRC's growth and strategic evolution in advocacy Barney Frank
    03:47
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    Maintaining hope for LGBT legislation during the Bush administration and beyond Judy and Dennis Shepard
    02:06
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    Supporting Ambassador Wally Brewster against opposition in the Dominican Republic Brian Bond
    02:52
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    Impact of grassroots activism on policy change through Simply Equal and the Freedom Coalition Kathy Greenlee
    03:25
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    Reflections on the impact of the Black vote on Prop 8 during Obama's election night Brian Bond
    01:07
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    Decision to leave the White House for family reasons and to join the Human Rights Campaign Mary Beth Maxwell
    02:05
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    Addressing bullying in schools and the importance of early intervention Judy and Dennis Shepard
    03:34
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    Obama's attraction to Trinity Church for its community activism and social justice focus Josh DuBois
    03:36
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    Collaboration with Freedom to Marry on marriage equality messaging and strategy Gautam Raghavan
    02:24
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    Progression of LGBTQ policies and recognition in the Obama administration Gautam Raghavan
    03:48
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    Crafting President Obama's remarks for the final Pride reception Raffi Freedman-Gurspan
    02:09
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    Organizing an LGBTQ criminal justice roundtable in 2016 Aditi Hardikar
    03:44
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    Impact of discrimination on personal relationship and same-sex holy union ceremony Janice Langbehn
    04:47
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    Support for marriage equality and the reaction from the White House Arne Duncan
    04:29
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    Experience attending Supreme Court oral arguments on marriage equality Jim Obergefell
    07:22
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    Experience at the White House Pride event with President Obama Janice Langbehn
    05:31
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    Engaging with skeptics during the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell Gautam Raghavan
    01:19
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    Reflections on the aftermath of signing Don't Ask, Don't Tell repeal into law Brian Bond
    03:45

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