Hillary Clinton Surprises by Attending Pride Parade in New York

[MADem]

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/27/us/politics/hillary-clinton-surprises-by-attending-pride-parade-in-new-york.html?_r=0

It is difficult to surprise at New York City’s pride parade — that pulsing kaleidoscope of pink unicorn horns and rainbow undergarments, bejeweled miniature dogs and glitter-specked revelers who seemed to have misplaced their shoes.

But around 1:45 p.m. Sunday, beneath a virtually cloudless sky, something was afoot on Christopher Street.

Lights flashed. Officers stirred. Sirens pierced the Cher soundtrack wafting over Greenwich Village.

Soon, a van door opened.

“Hillaryyyyyyyyy!” someone hollered from the sidewalk. And so began a very low-speed chase along the city’s foremost corridor of gay rights.

For four blocks or so — beginning steps from the Stonewall Inn, the nexus of the modern gay rights movement — Hillary Clinton led a mayor, a governor, a phalanx of aides, a crush of reporters and several beleaguered security personnel on a 15-minute stroll....Mrs. Clinton did not speak at the event, smiling and waving and occasionally venturing to the police barricades to shake hands.

But her presence resonated, attendees said, communicating a measure of solidarity in a wrenching moment. “It was a nonverbal confirmation of her support,” said Micah Feinberg, 35.

Women with rainbow leis around their necks reached for her. Residents overhead pointed cellphones from their open windows. A large rainbow flag flapped against a fire escape.

“She’s right here,” a woman said, to no one in particular. “Right here.”.....

[LuvLoogie]

1. K&R

[fun n serious]

2. She looks so happy.

I am super excited! A strong woman with great ideas! Our 1st woman President. Not enough praise is given to her for this accomplishment. Too many people trying to down play how HUGE this is.

[MADem]

3. I saw some footage on the news today.

She got a robust reception!

[fun n serious]

5. That's great!

I'm going to see if I can find anything online. I missed the news.

[sheshe2]

4. LGBTQ

Pride.





We Stand With You

[riversedge]

6. Related--1991--Hillary and Aids Activism.

Mr. Weeks ‏@MrDane1982 2h2 hours ago Bronx, NY

Hillary Clinton LGBT Activitism! Her resume makes her the most progressive Presidential nominee in history!

[MADem]

7. There is no question that HIV/AIDS is an issue of great concern to her and her husband.

The foundation has done a LOT in this regard.

http://www.politifact.com/global-news/statements/2016/jun/15/hillary-clinton/clinton-clinton-foundation-helped-9-million-lower-/

It's obvious that she gives a damn. I can't imagine Trump caring one bit about this issue.

[Cha]

8. Thank you, Hillary!

Great pic, MADem .. thank you~