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Those in the LGBT community should have the same rights as someone who is heterosexual. They should be able to get married, adopt, and walk around freely without judgement from anyone. Just because people are different doesn't mean they shouldn't be treated differently. We are equal.

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1924- The Society for Human Rights was founded by Henry Gerber in Chicago. It is the first documented gay rights organization.

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1955- The first known lesbian rights organization in the United States forms in San Francisco. Daughters of Bilitis (DOB). They host private social functions, fearing police raids, threats of violence and discrimination in bars and clubs. (Girl power)

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1961- Illinois becomes the first state to decriminalize homosexuality by repealing their sodomy laws.

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1978- Inspired by Milk to develop a symbol of pride and hope for the LGBT community, Gilbert Baker designs and stitches together the first rainbow flag.

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2001- Two men got married in Amsterdam, in the first month after the Netherlands became the first country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage!

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Everyone who wants to be married goes to the judge or justice of the peace for a civil ceremony. They should be able to their marriage license then they may do as they please. If they want a religious ceremony of some sort they may have one in whatever way they choose.

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Public support for same-sex marriage has grown rapidly over the past decade.

Same-sex marriages are on the rise. 1 in 10 LGBT Americans are married to someone of the same sex.

According to a survey, Americans who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender are most likely to cite love as a very important reason for getting married.

The U.S. is among more than 20 countries or jurisdictions that allow gay and lesbian couples to get married.

Alaska and Hawaii were the first states to legally ban same-sex marriage in 1998