DAILY SNAPSHOT
Friday, April 10, 2015

Today: Join a Tumblr Q&A on Issues Facing the LGBT Community

This week, President Obama's Executive Order on LGBT Workplace Discrimination went into effect, protecting about 1.5 million Americans from discrimination based on who they are or who they love.

We also responded to a petition signed by more than 120,000 Americans about banning the practice known as conversion therapy -- President Obama agreed.

To continue the conversation about this week's actions and the Administration's commitment to LGBT equality, we're hosting a Tumblr Q&A today at 2:00 p.m. ET with:

• Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor to the President
• Dr. Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General
• Pam Hyde, Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Find out how to join the Q&A today at 2:00 p.m. ET.

Why We Support Banning Conversion Therapy

More than 120,000 people signed a We the People petition calling for a ban on the dangerous and unacceptable practice of conversion therapy -- and this week, we responded. Read our petition response, and learn more about why we need to ban conversion therapy.

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Another Step Toward Equality for LGBT Workers

Back in July, President Obama signed an Executive Order concerning LGBT workplace discrimination -- and yesterday, it went into effect. This prohibits federal contractors and subcontractors from discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, ensuring a more dynamic and inclusive workforce.

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WhiteHouse.gov Is Evolving with You in Mind

Last night, we released the first-ever responsive White House homepage. Here's what that means: The WhiteHouse.gov landing page now displays content in a consistent way, no matter which device you're using. This change also means that we're helping you find the most relevant content as quickly as possible. Take a look at the new homepage and let us know what you think.

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All times are Eastern Time (ET)

11:30 AM: The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Juan Carlos Varela of Panama

11:45 AM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest, Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes and Senior Director for Western Hemisphere Affairs Ricardo Zuniga at the Press Filing Center at the InterContinental Hotel

2:00 PM: The President holds a multi-lateral meeting with SICA Presidents

3:25 PM: The President participates in the CEO Summit of the Americas WATCH LIVE

5:00 PM: The President delivers remarks at the Civil Society Forum WATCH LIVE

5:45 PM: The President participates in a roundtable with Civil Society Leaders

7:50 PM: The President participates in the Summit of Americans arrival ceremony

8:00 PM: The President attends the inauguration ceremony of the Summit of Americas arrival ceremony

9:05 PM: The President participates in an Official Leaders' Photo

9:15 PM: The President attends a Leaders' Dinner