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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 bar owners in San Fransico where bribing the police to prevent raids.
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The gay community started rioting against police officers. gay parades where also held regularly.
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The American Pshychiatric Association removed homosexuality from it's list of mental disorders.
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wisconsin becomes the first state to outlaw discrimination against sexual orientation
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President Bill Clinton started the "don't ask don't tell" policy allowing soilders to not be questioned on sexual orrientation.
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same sex marriages become legal in Massachusets
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the house of representatives approves bill allowing equal rights for gays, lesbians, and bisexuals in the work place
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nine states implemented "domestic partnership"