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Stonewall Riots
The riots become a pivotal moment, sparking the modern LMBTQ Rights Movement, later on Pride Parades are going to be organised on this day -
Homosexuality is declassified as a mental disorder
The American Psychiatric Association removes homosexuality from the catalog of mental illnesses -
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AIDS epidemic
The epidemic effected large numbers of the LMBTQ community, leading to increased activism and awareness against stigmas -
March on Washington for equal rights and Liberation
The march drawn hundreds of thousands, advocating for equal rights and recognition -
Landmark decision for LMBTQ rights
The Supreme Court strikes down sodomy laws in Lawrence v. Texas
Short video about the case: https://youtu.be/FsPngPpSWxY?si=6Bq8sm5XZ_HgFo2P -
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Increasing visibility and awareness
The support for LMBTQ rights grow thanks to social media and public awareness -
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Transgender rights gain prominence
Advocating for ant-discriminatory laws and increased representation in the media -
Legalisation of same-sex marriage in the USA
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The Trump administration attempts bans on transgender individuals
They proposed to ban transgender people from serving in the military, this sparked legal challenges and widespread indignation.
Further explanation: https://www.vox.com/identities/2017/7/26/16034366/trump-transgender-military-ban -
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Ongoing fights for LMBTQ rights
Now including conversion therapy bans, transgender healthcare access and combating discrimination