Read more Stonewall Rebellion stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/16580/stonewall-rebellion.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 14:13:57 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/63549/london-pride-too-much-of-a-gay-ol-time.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagForty 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 the broader LGBT community of...http://www.newser.com/story/63549/london-pride-too-much-of-a-gay-ol-time.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 04 Jul 2009 17:45:11 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/63193/obama-renews-promises-to-dismayed-gay-leaders.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagPresident 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 time...http://www.newser.com/story/63193/obama-renews-promises-to-dismayed-gay-leaders.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 30 Jun 2009 8:42:09 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/63013/rioter-reflects-on-stonewall-40-years-later.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagAs 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 on June...http://www.newser.com/story/63013/rioter-reflects-on-stonewall-40-years-later.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 27 Jun 2009 19:40:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/62585/obama-invites-gay-advocates-to-white-house.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagPresident 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....http://www.newser.com/story/62585/obama-invites-gay-advocates-to-white-house.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 23 Jun 2009 8:28:19 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/11208/house-bans-bias-against-gays-at-work.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagIt 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 or perceived...http://www.newser.com/story/11208/house-bans-bias-against-gays-at-work.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 07 Nov 2007 22:14:12 CST