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Society of Human Rights in Chicago
country's earliest gay rights organization -
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The Mattachine Society
The first national gay rights organization, formed by Harry Hay who is considered to be the founder of the gay rights movement. -
The Daughter of Bilitis
the first lesbian-rights organization in the united states and was established in San Fransico. -
Illinois decriminalizes homosexual acts
Illinois is the first state to decriminalize homosexual acts between consenting adults in private. -
the National Transsexual Counseling Unit
the first trangender organization that was established in San Fransico -
The Stonewall Riots
Transform the gay rights movement from one limited to a smaller group of activists into a widespread protest for equal rights and acceptance. -
American Psychiatric Association
removes homosexuality from its official list of mental disorders. -
March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay rights in DC
about 75,000 people participated in the march. Largest political gathering in support for LGBT rights to date. -
Wisconsin
First state to outlaw discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. -
Berkley, California
First city to offer its employees domestic-partnership benefits. -
"Dont ask Dont Tell" march
800,000 to 1 million marched on Washington for the LGBT movement in response to the "dont ask dont tell" -
Vermont
the first state to legally recognize civil unions between gay or lesbian couples. -
Equal Rights in Workplace
the House of Reps approves bill ensuring equal rights in the workplace for gay men, lesbians, and bisexuals. -
NBA
Jason Collins of the NBA Washington's Wizards announces in Sports illustrated that he is gay. -
Supreme Courts denies appeals
decline to hear appeals of rulings in Idiana, Oklahoma, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin that allowed same-sex marriage. -
President Support
President Barack Obama endorses same-sex marriage.