Obama gay rights vow sparks march

THOUSANDS of gay and lesbian activists converged yesterday for a march from the White House to the Capitol, demanding that President Barack Obama keep his promise to push for civil rights protections from the federal government.

Rainbow flags and homemade signs dotted the crowds as people chanted “Hey, Obama, let mama marry mama” and “We’re out, we’re proud, we won’t back down”.

Many children were also among the protesters.