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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Obama Reaches Out to Gay Rights Activists on Stonewall Anniversary

    President Obama has declared June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month .  Today in the White House, he met with 250 movement leaders to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall Inn riots in New York City, considered the start of the gay rights movement.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    President Obama has declared June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month. Today in the White House, he met with 250 movement leaders to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall Inn riots in New York City, considered the start of the gay rights movement. West Hollywood City Councilman John Duran is a civil rights attorney, who has been active in the movement for 30 years.

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    3. 45:02Obama Reaches Out to Gay Rights Activists on Stonewall AnniversaryYou’re reading this
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