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By mrclark455

  • Stonewall Riots

    Stonewall Riots
    Description on google doc, was too long

  • American Psychiatric Association Removes Homosexuality from DSM

    American Psychiatric Association Removes Homosexuality from DSM
    In a significant step forward for gay rights and mental health, the American Psychiatric Association removed homosexuality from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Previously, people believed being gay was a mental illness that needed to be stopped. Gay rights activists protested for many years for changes. This change marked a shift away from pathologizing homosexuality and contributed to the destigmatization of LGBTQ+ identities.

  • "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Policy

    "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Policy
    In 1993, the U.S. government implemented the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, which allowed gay and lesbian individuals to serve in the military as long as they kept their sexual orientation a secret. Previously, people thought LGBTQ people should not be allowed to join the military. Although a compromise, it was a significant step towards LGBTQ+ inclusion in the armed forces and set the stage for future efforts to repeal the policy, which finally occurred in 2011.

  • Lawrence v. Texas Supreme Court Decision

    Lawrence v. Texas Supreme Court Decision
    In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Lawrence v. Texas that anti-sodomy laws were unconstitutional, effectively decriminalizing consensual homosexual activity in the United States. Previously, same sex sexual relations were illegal. This decision was a pivotal moment in the fight for LGBTQ+ equality and privacy rights. It struck down discriminatory laws that had been used to persecute LGBTQ+ individuals.

  • Obergefell v. Hodges Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage:

    Obergefell v. Hodges Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage:
    In their historic ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage nationwide in Obergefell v. Hodges. This decision affirmed the right of LGBTQ+ couples to marry and enjoy the legal benefits and protections of marriage in all 50 states. Previously, same sex marriage was illegal. It was a monumental victory for marriage equality and a culmination of years of activism and legal battles. This ruling is still in effect today.