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Henry Gerber founds the Society for human Rights in December of 1924. The organization was the first one in support of gay rights but was broken up after a police raid.
-Sofia W

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national gay rights organization founded

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national gay rights organization founded

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In November of 1950 the national gay rights organization is founded. the organization hopes to change the publics views on homosexuality and create a more inclusive society.
-Sofia W

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in 1950 an organization called the Mattachine society was founded in Los Angeles

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In 1955, Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin founded the first lesbian rights organization in the U.S.
- Heidy

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in April 1966 A sip-in was staged at a bar in Greenwich Village. the group announced their sexuality and were denied service because the New York liquor authority prohibited homosexuals from
drinking at bars.
-Sofia W

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In August of 1966, drag queens and trans were rioting against police harassment faced in the community.
- Heidy

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Michael McConnell and Jack Baker apply for marriage

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Michael McConnell and Jack Baker apply for marriage

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In 1970, Michael McConnell and Jack Baker are one of the first ones to push for same-sex marriage and actually apply for a marriage license in Minnesota.
- Heidy

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Homosexuality no longer a "mental illness"

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Homosexuality no longer a "mental illness"

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In 1973 homosexuality was removed as a mental illness from the American Psychiatric Association.
-Sofia W

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First openly gay official elected office

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First openly gay official elected office

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In 1974 Kathy Kozachenko was elected to public office after winning a seat on the Michigan City Council.
-Sofia W

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Wisconsin is first state to outlaw sexual discrimination

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Wisconsin is first state to outlaw sexual discrimination

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In 1982 Wisconsin outlaws discrimination based on a persons sexual orientation
-Sofia W