Gay rights march in Washington

The National Equality March in Washington is exposing deep divisions among gay rights advocates around the country, as they grapple with whether to continue pushing for gains state by state, or embrace a more aggressive strategy to pressure the Obama administration and Congress for federal action.

Gay rights demonstrators march past the White House during the National Equality March in Washington, Sunday, October 11, 2009.

The National Equality March in Washington is exposing deep divisions among gay rights advocates around the country, as they grapple with whether to continue pushing for gains state by state, or embrace a more aggressive strategy to pressure the Obama administration and Congress for federal action.
The National Equality March in Washington is exposing deep divisions among gay rights advocates around the country, as they grapple with whether to continue pushing for gains state by state, or embrace a more aggressive strategy to pressure the Obama administration and Congress for federal action.
Gay rights demonstrators during the National Equality March in Washington, Sunday, October 11, 2009.

A young girl points out the US Capitol Building to her two fathers during the National Equality March in Washington, Sunday, October 11, 2009.
Supporters before the National Equality March in Washington, Sunday, October 11, 2009.