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Laws
thoughout the 1950's and 1960's kissing engaging in sexual activity, gathering in public places, or consuming alcohol was illegal for homosexuals in most states. -
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gay and lesbian rights
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Community support
Gay bar owners in San Fransico where bribing the police to prevent raids. -
retaliation
The gay community started rioting against police officers. gay parades where also held regularly. -
proggresion
The American Pshychiatric Association removed homosexuality from it's list of mental disorders. -
states taking action
wisconsin becomes the first state to outlaw discrimination against sexual orientation -
sevring the country
President Bill Clinton started the "don't ask don't tell" policy allowing soilders to not be questioned on sexual orrientation. -
gay marriage
same sex marriages become legal in Massachusets -
equal rights
the house of representatives approves bill allowing equal rights for gays, lesbians, and bisexuals in the work place -
government support
nine states implemented "domestic partnership"