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NEWS ABOUT: Stonewall Rebellion

Stonewall Rebellion stories: 5 news summaries

London Pride: Too Much of
a Gay Ol' Time?

Activist condemns parade for choosing
fun over politics

Jul 4, 09 5:45 PM CDT
(Newser) - Forty years after the Stonewall riots touched off the gay liberation movement, London’s gay community is debating whether to celebrate or get political, the Guardian reports. One activist blasted organizers of today’s Pride London parade—themed “Come and Play”—for “depoliticizing” the event, and accused... More »

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London • Stonewall Rebellion • Gay Pride Week • gay activists

 Obama Renews 
 Promises to 
 Dismayed 
 Gay Leaders 

President vows to repeal DOMA, open military to all

Jun 30, 09 8:42 AM CDT
(Newser) - President Obama turned on the charm at a reception yesterday for gay, lesbian, and transgender activists at the White House, where he tried to dispel worries he was dragging his feet on campaign promises. "I think you guys will have pretty good feelings about the Obama administration" by the... More »

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Barack Obama • gay rights • gay marriage • Don't Ask, Don't Tell • civil rights • Stonewall Rebellion • Matthew Shepard • Defense of Marriage Act • women's issues

(Newser) - As New York City gears up for the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, one of the original protesters admits he never thought "it would turn out to be much of anything," the AP reports. Raymond Castro, now living with his partner of 30 years, says the crowd... More »

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gay rights • gay marriage • New York City • riots • Stonewall Rebellion

Obama Invites Gay Advocates to White House

But angered rights campaigners want
more than just talk

Jun 23, 09 8:28 AM CDT
(Newser) - President Obama has invited gay rights leaders to the White House next Monday to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion, the New York protests seen as the start of gay liberation. It's unclear whether Obama will address the strong criticism he's recently faced from gay and lesbian advocates.... More »

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Barack Obama • gay rights • lesbians • Don't Ask, Don't Tell • White House • Stonewall Rebellion • Defense of Marriage Act

House Bans Bias Against Gays at Work

Major civil rights measure now
moves to Senate

Nov 7, 07 10:14 PM CST
(Newser) - It took more than 30 years, but House Democrats today passed a bill banning workplace discrimination against homosexuals, the New York Times reports. Thirty-five Republicans joined 200 Democrats to pass the legislation, which would amend the Civil Rights Act and safeguard workers against discrimination because of their “actual... More »

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Nancy Pelosi • gay rights • workplace discrimination • Ted Kennedy • House of Representatives • homosexuality • Civil Rights Act • Human Rights Campaign • Susan Collins • National Gay and Lesbian Task Force • Ed Koch • Employment Nondiscrimination Act • Stonewall Rebellion

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