Obama Signs First Gay Rights Law

Yesterday, President Barack Obama signed a new law which includes “sexual orientation” in the list of federal hate crimes.  It’s the first federal act to specifically benefit GLBT citizens, and some are calling this a landmark similar to African-American civil rights legislation of the 1960s.
Is this a sign of Obama sticking to what he’s promises?  In my opinion, not quite.  It’s a nice contrast, however, to the acts of President Bill Clinton, who signed DADT and DOMA, two glaring slaps in the face to our country’s dedication to equal rights, but it is a step in the right direction.