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Important Events for the LGBT Community

By daniellehinckley89
  • President Clinton signs DADT

    President Clinton signs DADT

    President Clinton signed the bill saying the LGBT service members could not serve openly in the military.
  • President Clinton signs DOMA

    President Clinton signs DOMA

    President Clinton signed the Defense of Marriage Act. DOMA says that marriage is only recognized between a man and a woman under federal law. States still have the ability to make their own decision on same-sex marriage.
  • Massachusetts Supreme Court rules in Goodridge vs. Department of Public Health

    Massachusetts Supreme Court rules in Goodridge vs. Department of Public Health

    More from Freedom to MarryThe Massachusetts Supreme Court decided that there is no reason to deny a marriage license to same-sex couples in Massachusetts.

  • Massachusetts begins issues marriage licenses

    More from Freedom to MarrySame-sex couples are now able to get marriage licenses in Massachusetts.
  • Connecticut Supreme Court upholds Kerrigan and Mock vs. the CT Department of Public Health

    Connecticut Supreme Court upholds Kerrigan and Mock vs. the CT Department of Public Health

    [More from Freedom to Marry](www.freedomtomarry.org/states/entry/c/connecticut)The Connecticut Supreme Court upheld the ruling in this case to allow for same-sex marriages.
  • Vermont allows same-sex marriage

    Vermont allows same-sex marriage

    More from Freedom to MarryThe legislature ended discrimination against same-sex couples with regards to marriage.
  • Iowa allows same-sex marriage

    Iowa allows same-sex marriage

    More from Freedom to MarrySame-sex couples are now able to get married in Iowa after the Supreme Court ruled on Varnum vs. Brien.
  • New Hampshire approves gay marriage law

    New Hampshire approves gay marriage law

    [More from Freedom to Marry](www.freedomtomarry.org/states/entry/c/new-hampshire)New Hampshire became the third state to allow same-sex marriages.
  • Mayor Fenty signs marriage bill in D.C.

    Mayor Fenty signs marriage bill in D.C.

    More from Freedom to MarryMayor Adrian Fenty signed the marriage bill allowing same-sex couples to marry in the District of Columbia.
  • Same-sex marriage begin in D.C.

    Same-sex marriage begin in D.C.

    More from Freedom to MarrySame-sex couples can now apply for marriage licenses in the District of Columbia.
  • DASA approved by New York Assembly

    DASA approved by New York Assembly

    Check out the voting history for DASAThe New York Assembly approved the Dignity for All Students Act for New York schools after Gov. Paterson signed the bill Sept. 7, 2010.
  • New York approves same-sex marriage

    New York approves same-sex marriage

    [More from Freedom to Marry](www.freedomtomarry.org/states/entry/c/new-york)Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the marriage bill into law allowing same-sex couples to marry in New York.
  • DADT repealed

    DADT repealed

    More from Service Members Legal Defense Network"Don't Ask, Don't Tell," the bill requiring openly LGBT service members to be discharged from the military, is officially overturned.
  • Massachusetts allows marriage to out-of-state couples

    Massachusetts allows marriage to out-of-state couples

    More from Freedom to MarryGov. Deval Patrick signed a law allowing same-sex couples living outside of Massachusetts to marry in Massachusetts.
  • DASA takes effect in New York

    DASA takes effect in New York

    More from New York Civil Liberties UnionThe Dignity for All Students act goes into effect next year and plans to reduce bullying in New York schools.