Obama’s Legacy: Human Rights

President Barack Obama signs executive orders to protect LGBT employees from federal workplace discrimination in 2014.
President Barack Obama signs executive orders to protect LGBT employees from federal workplace discrimination in 2014. Human Rights First calls Obama's record on the human rights of LGBT people "unparalleled."
President Barack Obama signs executive orders to protect LGBT employees from federal workplace discrimination in 2014.
President Barack Obama signs executive orders to protect LGBT employees from federal workplace discrimination in 2014. Human Rights First calls Obama's record on the human rights of LGBT people "unparalleled."

Obama’s Legacy: Human Rights

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We continue our look at President Barack Obama’s legacy with a focus on human rights.

Human Rights First CEO, Elisa Massimino, joined us discuss where she thinks Obama made significant gains on human rights and what opportunities he missed. We also look ahead to the next four years, analyzing the human rights rhetoric of President-elect Donald Trump and his potential Cabinet. 

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