LGBTQ history from 21 century

Vermont becomes the first state in the U.S. to legalize civil unions and registered partnerships between same-sex couples.

Apr 26, 2000

[Vermont Gives Final Approval to Same-Sex Unions] https://www.nytimes.com/2000/04/26/us/vermont-gives-final-approval-to-same-sex-unions.html

Massachusetts becomes the first state to legalize gay marriage.

May 18, 2004

Same-sex marriage in Massachusetts

the Logo cable channel hosts the first American presidential forum focusing specifically on LGBT issues, inviting each presidential candidate.

Aug 9, 2007

Dems Face Sharp Questions On Gay Rights

President Obama signs a Presidential Memorandum allowing same-sex partners of federal employees to receive certain benefits

Jun 17, 2009

The Matthew Shepard Act is passed by Congress

Oct 28, 2009

(https://www.justice.gov/crt/matthew-shepard-and-james-byrd-jr-hate-crimes-prevention-act-2009-0)

U.S seneta allowing gays and lesibian to serve openly in the U.S.Military

Dec 18, 2010

The U.S. Supreme Court decales same sex marriage legal in all 50 states.

Jun 26, 2015

Obergefell v. Hodges
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obergefell_v._Hodges)