More than halfway through his term in office Obama is now addressing some of the central issues of his progressive and humanist supporters. With quite a bit of fanfare, "don't ask, don't tell" became just a lame duck rule. This week the Department of Justice proudly announced the administration's decision to stop enforcing the Defense of Marriage Act. And less publicly, while political headlines focused on healthcare overhaul last week, the Obama administration made a significant stride toward increasing the separation of religion and government.
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