The president is on the cover of Out magazine, which named him “Ally of the Year.”
"This is the first time a sitting president has been photographed for the cover of an LGBT title," Out's editor-in-chief, Aaron Hicklin, wrote, "a historic moment in itself, and a statement on how much his administration has done to advance a singularly volatile issue that tarnished the reputations of both President Clinton and President Bush."
"A president who came to office on a wave of euphoria, appeared to lose momentum halfway through, and has since rallied, helping us secure marriage equality, among other landmark initiatives that are transforming our place in America," he said.