Instead, they are treated very poorly. “Forty-two percent of LGBT people report living in an unwelcoming environment (11 Facts LGBT Life In America).” Many LGBT people also feel isolated because of their differences from others. Being LGBT is not accepted in many parts of the United States and it affects the way they live. The LGBT community faces many disadvantages and struggles throughout their lives. “Across the world, people face violence and inequality and sometimes torture, even execution, because of who they love, what they look like, or who they are. Sexual orientation and gender identity are an integral part of who we are and should never lead to discrimination or abuse (Human Rights Watch). » The LGBT community often faces discrimination in health, employment, housing, domestic violence, child abuse and denial of family rights. With discrimination being such a burden on the LGBT community, many people have decided to try to change that. Many laws have been repealed and added due to discrimination and the fact that they already have many disadvantages. An executive order was signed by Obama, preventing federal contracts from discriminating against any applicant or employee on the basis of sexual orientation (Thande, Murugi). This is one of many important steps for the LGBT community and their rights. Most start with Barack