actor Cynthia Nixon , of `` Sex in the City '' fame , told the crowd . NEW : Mother of Matthew Shepard addresses crowd : `` We are all lesbian '' Marchers pass near Capitol on the way to the the White House . Activists and supporters urge federal protection of gay , lesbian citizens . five days later comes day after President Casey voiced support for gays in military .
NEW : Mother of Matthew Shepard addresses crowd : `` We are all lesbian '' Marchers pass near Capitol on the way to the the White House . Activists and supporters urge federal protection of gay , lesbian citizens . five days later comes day after President Casey voiced support for gays in military .