http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/11/in-new-book-first-openly-gay-ambassador-talks-of-shattering-the-pink-ceiling/

In New Book, First Openly Gay Ambassador Talks of Shattering the ‘Pink Ceiling’

From former ambassador James Hormel’s view, we have come a long way. The first openly gay ambassador has spent decades advocating for gay and lesbian rights, a fight he chronicles in his new book “Fit to Serve.”

“I think that the social issues have risen to a level where they are getting the attention they deserve,” Hormel told ABC’s Top Line.

For example, Hormel said, there have been other openly gay ambassadors since he was appointed as ambassador to Luxembourg in 1999. He also noted there are now six states where same-sex couples can be married, the “heinous” Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy is now gone, and there have been serious moves to end discrimination in jobs and housing.