Tens of thousands rally in D.C. for gay rights

 
MICHELLE MINKOFF
Published: October 11, 2009

WASHINGTON (RNS) Tens of thousands of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people and their allies rallied at the foot of the U.S. Capitol on Sunday (Oct. 11) to push for federal recognition of same-sex marriage.

Rainbow-colored outfits and flags adorned many marchers, who held signs calling for equality, an end to bigotry and "segreGAYtion."

After starting outside the White House , the throngs of marc...


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