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The Virgina Colony was the first known practice of the anti-sodomy law. Sodomy was punishable with death. They paved the way for everything else to happen.
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In 1869, the word/term "homosexuality" is used (first documented case)
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Wisconson became the first state to pass rthe gay rights legislaton.
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Gay activists Harry Hay, Chuck Rowland and others form a gay rights movement organization known as the Mattachine Society in Los Angeles, California.
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The day before the 25th anniverary of the Stonewall Riots in New York. This started thed GLBT movments that happen today.
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Obama offically makes June National Gay and Lesbian Pride month. This month incluses the most GLBT rights marches out of every month.
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As of 2010, Massachusettes had the highest percent of support for gay marriage. While Utah had the lowest percentage.
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Gays were first allowed in the military under the don't ask don't tell method.
