Lady Gaga performs her rendition of John Lennon's 'Imagine' at the HRC National Dinner 2009.
Before her performance she said she was upset at how rampant homophobia is. Gaga took part in the National Equality March in Washington DC which was held on October 10-11 2009.
The single demand: Equal protection in all matters governed by civil law in all 50 states.
Their 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.
Their strategy: Decentralized organizing for this march in every one of the 435 Congressional districts will build a network to continue organize beyond October.
We need some structured event like this in the UK. Gay Pride isn't enough, Parliament allowing the streets to be used as a parade and a quick-shift tent in Traflagar Square isn't acceptance. We've come a long way and have a lot further to go...
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