National Equality March - Change Comes To Washington

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Will change come from our Government and our current Obama administration? Change WILL come to Washington as the LGBT community and our allies March on Washington this October.

On October 10-11, 2009, we will gather in Washington DC from all across America to let our elected leaders know that now is the time for full equal rights for LGBT people. We will gather. We will march. And we will leave energized and empowered to do the work that needs to be done in every community across the nation.

Our single demand: Equal protection in all matters governed by civil law in all 50 states.

Our philosophy: As members of every race, class, faith, and community, we see the struggle for LGBT equality as part of a larger movement for peace and social justice.

Our strategy: Decentralized organizing for this march in every one of the 435 Congressional districts will build a network to continue organizing beyond October.

Graphics: Kevin Wild and Elias Ghosn
Video: Sean Chapin

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[joshejosh]

I will be there.

[50fifthD]

I'll definitely be doing everything in my power to get there.

[LOVEGOD241]

The gays love you Obama.. Dont let them down

[WomackKOA]

Oh, I'm sorry, I thought you meant it was important. I can pretty much bet you that Obama could care less about your issues. He just wants your vote. He will get around to you before the next election to shut you up and vote for him. By the way, its only a priority "to you" Obama could care less. He has enough to deal with without the fact that you are mental and your gender is all screwed up.

[Il00OOll]

President Obama has a moral obligation to attend the march. Gay equality is an important issue that affect about 10 percent of all Americans.  That's why it is a priority.

[FightingFrankie]

I'll be there. And I'll use my new Vlog! I was booted in Don't Ask Don't Tell.

[JoeyBoya]

Equality for all... so simple and yet still being fought for

[mrbudster]

I am going from California. This movement is legitimate and requires the support of everyone who values his/her human and American rights. We have already experienced the unprecedented action of being denied constitutional rights in California. If you think it cannot get worse, just wait and see what happens if we do not stand up now in demand of equal rights for all.

Enough of being thrown under the bus by promising politicians who win our vote.

EQUALITY NOW!

[ianboswell]

Too much time, too much money, too little results.

To borrow a line from the right wing: Freedom isn't free! And indeed it is not.

We need to earn this freedom, we need to fight for this freedom. Policy and biding time are not successful strategies. Pandering to your opponents does not allow you to achieve the goals you entered into office to do.

Obama, It's time to accept this nation became divided the day George Bush publicly supported anti-choice protesters.

Eleftheria i thanatos!

[RTem458]

All I know is I'm tired of being used by politicians for my volunteerism, money, time and energy and thrown aside like a rag. They need to be held accountable for their actions. I will be on the Mall with my brothers and sisters and stand proud for what I believe in. Obama needs to be show that we're MAD AS HELL AND WE'RE NOT GOING TO TAKE IT ANYMORE!

[RTem458]

"ineffectual gay leaders"? Do you think Harvey Milk was "ineffectual"? You really need to get a grip. Together we stand, divided we fall. Together we can make a difference it only takes one person to do that. Let it begin with you.