Read more National Equality March stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/44649/national-equality-march.htmlhttp://img1-cdn.newser.com/images/newser-black250x40.gifhttp://www.newser.com/2012 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorSat, 26 May 2012 04:50:26 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/71446/gay-activists-gaga-for-the-lady.htmlEvann Gastaldo<img src='http://img1-cdn.newser.com/getimage.aspx?mediaid=301046&width=45&height=45&crop=Y&updateddate=20110331213144' border='0' />It became official this weekend in Washington: Lady Gaga is the new icon for the gay community, this generation’s Cher. She brought the crowds to their feet—twice—at the Human Rights Campaign dinner, where even President Obama said, “It is a privilege to be here tonight to open for...Lady Gaga blows a kiss as she performs during the 13th Annual National Dinner of the Human Right Campaign October 10, 2009 in Washington, DC.http://www.newser.com/story/71446/gay-activists-gaga-for-the-lady.htmlMon, 12 Oct 2009 09:01:48 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/71425/gay-rights-rally-draws-tens-of-thousands-to-dc.html<img src='http://img1-cdn.newser.com/getimage.aspx?mediaid=300946&width=45&height=45&crop=Y&updateddate=20110331213148' border='0' />Thousands of gay and lesbian activists marched from the White House to the Capitol today, demanding that President Obama keep his promises to end "don't ask, don't tell" and work to end discrimination against gays. Rainbow flags and homemade signs abounded as participants chanted "Hey, Obama, let mama marry mama"...Participants in the National Equality March yell during a protest today in Washington, DC.http://www.newser.com/story/71425/gay-rights-rally-draws-tens-of-thousands-to-dc.htmlSun, 11 Oct 2009 14:58:38 CDT