https://padlet.com/diya_kumar_686/by446ahca97tp3ef en-us 2022-11-16 17:01:24 UTC 2022-12-15 15:46:12 UTC hello@padlet.com diya_kumar_686 https://padlet.com/diya_kumar_686/by446ahca97tp3ef/wish/2405527391 In Chicago in 1924, the Society for Human Rights was established by Henry Gerber. On December 24, 1924 it was given an official charter from Illinois. It is the oldest recorded homosexual organization in the United States. The purpose of the society was to ensure and protect individuals' right to happiness and the freedom of being true to their sexuality. Soon after its creation, it split apart because Gerber was arrested for the publication of the "Friendship and Freedom" newsletter. After being released from jail, he continued to write publications about accepting homosexuality. To this day he is known as the forefather of the Gay Rights Movement. ]]> 2022-12-01 17:48:46 UTC https://padlet.com/diya_kumar_686/by446ahca97tp3ef/wish/2405527391 diya_kumar_686 https://padlet.com/diya_kumar_686/by446ahca97tp3ef/wish/2408588204 The Daughters of Bilitis was considered to be one of the first lesbian organizations invented, and provided the community with a sanctuary from the homophobia of the time they lived in. At first, there were few opportunities for the club to meet as individuals were wary of lesbians, and that affected the discrimination presented against them. Early in the DOB, conflicting views led to some of their original founders leaving the DOB. In October of 1956, the DOB published their first article issue of The Ladder, which is the first lesbian serial in America, but it ceased publication in 1972. This caused unrest within the group, but in the end, chapters of the DOB continued on. The DOB is credited with many achievements, placed lesbian rights onto the civil rights agenda, and facilitated, along with set an example for, generations of lesbians to come. ]]> 2022-12-05 04:34:44 UTC https://padlet.com/diya_kumar_686/by446ahca97tp3ef/wish/2408588204 diya_kumar_686 https://padlet.com/diya_kumar_686/by446ahca97tp3ef/wish/2408589014 The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a magazine published about homosexuality was atrocious/cruel and would not be protected by the right to freedom of speech. The conflict occurred when Otto K. Olesen ordered that The Homosexual Magazine should be seized and said that it was filthy and unacceptable. The publisher thought this violated a right, and so the debate began. The lower court ruled against the publisher, as they claimed the article was meant to invoke gay feelings in individuals, as it was obscene. The circuit court also thought the same thing. However, the supreme court reversed this, and sided with the publisher, making this a key turning point in America's history with the LGBTQ+ community. 

]]> 2022-12-05 04:35:41 UTC https://padlet.com/diya_kumar_686/by446ahca97tp3ef/wish/2408589014 diya_kumar_686 https://padlet.com/diya_kumar_686/by446ahca97tp3ef/wish/2408589607 1970- the year of NYC's first ever Pride March and "Gay In." It attracted thousands of people, and occurred at the one year anniversary of the Stonewall uprising. The group was led by Craig Rodwell, an organizer of the annual Fourth of July Reminder Day from 1965 to 1969. These protests highlighted the lack of LGBTQ rights in the USA. On July 4, 1969 the last Reminder Day occurred, which was only a day post-Stonewall uprising. There was no conservative dress code, like in the past, which meant Stonewall had already changed things. At the annual Eastern Regional Conference of Homophile Organizations (ERCHO) in Philadelphia, on November 2, 1969, a solution was discovered with help from Rodwell, which altered the foundations of gay rights for many generations. 

]]> 2022-12-05 04:36:21 UTC https://padlet.com/diya_kumar_686/by446ahca97tp3ef/wish/2408589607 diya_kumar_686 https://padlet.com/diya_kumar_686/by446ahca97tp3ef/wish/2408590735 The Hall of Fame houses LGBTQ activists and supporters in order to honor them for their affect on LGBTQ political history. Before Kathy was elected 3 other people, who had a much higher status than her, were. She is extremely honored and happy to be elected. Kathy says it took a lot of hard work and support. When she ran in 1974, she was a creative writing student. In 1974, she was elected by Ann Arbor. Her actions forced others to change their mind on allowing LGBTQ people and place in office. Even though she isn't in politics today, she is still a social justice activist helping to open up the country's consciousness and fight for change.]]> 2022-12-05 04:37:42 UTC https://padlet.com/diya_kumar_686/by446ahca97tp3ef/wish/2408590735 diya_kumar_686 https://padlet.com/diya_kumar_686/by446ahca97tp3ef/wish/2408591814 The Democratic party is trying to reel in homosexual votes. Homosexuals have a positive and possibly negative impact on voting, but they still make up a large portion of voters. Many members of the government are facing issues and/or discrimination relating to the homosexual acts they've performed. Democrats claimed that 1984 was going to be a different year. While some senators/congressmen agreed to this action, it took a little more effort to convince others. Homosexual organizations and groups met and while it took a while as well as lots of hard work for it to happen, the Democratic Party was in favor of homosexuals. ]]> 2022-12-05 04:38:57 UTC https://padlet.com/diya_kumar_686/by446ahca97tp3ef/wish/2408591814 diya_kumar_686 https://padlet.com/diya_kumar_686/by446ahca97tp3ef/wish/2408595012 The cause of this conflict was when people were trying to determine if a constitutional amendment prohibiting protection of the LGBTQ from discrimination violates the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th amendment. This helped determine what the fundamental rights for people of different sexualities were. In 1992, Colorado signed a law prohibiting giving LGBTQ members a protected status. This affected their ability to equally take part in political matters. It was ultimately decided that homosexual people are a group of people and they can't control who they are attracted to as well as their feelings. The Supreme Court ruled it unconstitutional saying it violated the Equal Protection Clause.]]> 2022-12-05 04:42:16 UTC https://padlet.com/diya_kumar_686/by446ahca97tp3ef/wish/2408595012 diya_kumar_686 https://padlet.com/diya_kumar_686/by446ahca97tp3ef/wish/2408598886 DOMA was a federal law passed by the U.S. that served the purpose of defining what marriage and protecting that set idea of it. DOMA defined marriage as the union between 1 man and 1 woman. Additionally, states weren't allowed to acknowledge/recognize same-sex marriage. This law prevented same-sex couples from having some of the same benefits (such as federal protection) as opposite-sex couples. States now banned same-sex marriage completely. Some saw the positives of allowing same-sex marriage, while others only focused on the negatives and how these would affect family formation. In 2013, the Supreme Court finally deemed DOMA unjust. This gave homosexual couples the right to marry. ]]> 2022-12-05 04:45:45 UTC https://padlet.com/diya_kumar_686/by446ahca97tp3ef/wish/2408598886 diya_kumar_686 https://padlet.com/diya_kumar_686/by446ahca97tp3ef/wish/2408600262 On November 18, 2003, Goodridge v. The Department of Public Health won a ruling in the Massachusetts Supreme Court. This stated that LGBTQ couples could no longer be denied civil marriage rights in Massachusetts. Next year, the Supreme Court establishes its Opinions of the Justices to the Senate. This explained that a civil union bill didn't meet the requirements of fairness and justice of the state constitution. This event further supported and reconfirmed the ruling in Goodridge v. Dept of Public Health. Marriage is an event between any people who show love and commitment of each other. It is a personal choice and a given right, so states shouldn't be allowed any power over it.]]> 2022-12-05 04:47:25 UTC https://padlet.com/diya_kumar_686/by446ahca97tp3ef/wish/2408600262 diya_kumar_686 https://padlet.com/diya_kumar_686/by446ahca97tp3ef/wish/2408691411 Obergefell v. Hodges was a court case which stated that all state bans on same-sex marriage and recognizing it are unconstitutional. This allowed for same-sex marriage to be legal in all 50 states. This court case focused on bringing justice to 2 main questions/issues. These questions were regarding recognizing same-sex marriage and allowing it. The 14th amendment and Supreme Court were very strict on the 1 man and 1 woman definition of marriage. The people of the lower court disagreed with this, complained, and were given the case Obergefell v. Hodges. The two questions asked were proven through due process and the equal protection clause. This ultimately led to the court allowing same-sex couples to have the fundamental right of marriage. Many justices and people supported this new decision. ]]> 2022-12-05 06:32:39 UTC https://padlet.com/diya_kumar_686/by446ahca97tp3ef/wish/2408691411 diya_kumar_686 https://padlet.com/diya_kumar_686/by446ahca97tp3ef/wish/2412279415 2022-12-07 14:42:44 UTC https://padlet.com/diya_kumar_686/by446ahca97tp3ef/wish/2412279415