DOE Takes Pride in Progress

'Love is an important part of the human experience, it's part of humanity,' said Mike Kopalek, Operations Research Analyst, at the Energy Information Administration. 'It's a month to reflect on that, and celebrate that, and I think it's a beautiful thing.'

'It's a great way to encourage people to be out and open about who they are, and it's also a great time to connect,' said Jocelyn Richards, Assistant General Counsel for Ethics and Personnel Law.

'Raising the flag at DOE really shows to all of us that this is an important issue that we should be paying attention to, that we should recognize the diversity of all of us,' said Shalanda Baker, Deputy Director of Energy Justice, Office of Economic Impact and Diversity.

At the Department of Energy, we believe in the fundamental rights and dignity for our colleagues and all Americans. We whole-heartedly support inclusivity and freedom for all, and we are committed to defending the rights of all LGBTQ+ individuals to end violence and discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community.