There is little equality for lgbt people in america, compared to many european countries, in terms of marriage rights, health benefits, immigration equality, etc., as an american in europe i find the US a very tiresome place to read about these days . . . the lack of health insurance for so many americans, gay and straight (and bi and trans), and how far behind europe america is now in terms of lgbt equality, more and more backwards ...
As advocates for gays and lesbians intensify their criticism of the White House, President Obama has invited some of their leaders to an East Room reception next Monday to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion, the 1969 Greenwich Village demonstrations that gave birth to the modern gay rights movement.
The White House has not publicized the reception, and officials did not respond to e-mail requests for comment. But gay leaders from here and around the country said they had received either telephone calls from the White House or written invitations to the event, and were told Mr. Obama is expected to speak.
Some said it would take more than a reception to change their view ...
Obama Invites Gay Rights Advocates to White House (The Caucus)
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