https://padlet.com/1ibstern/rbfsoshfa4u6sdj7 en-us 2020-06-15 17:50:52 UTC 2024-11-17 12:42:26 UTC hello@padlet.com 1ibstern https://padlet.com/1ibstern/rbfsoshfa4u6sdj7/wish/627774763 The Society of Human Rights is created. It was the first Gay Rights Organization in America.]]> 2020-06-15 18:03:08 UTC https://padlet.com/1ibstern/rbfsoshfa4u6sdj7/wish/627774763 1ibstern https://padlet.com/1ibstern/rbfsoshfa4u6sdj7/wish/627893300 Executive Order 10450 is signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The order banned any identified to be homosexual from working in the federal government, and declared them security risks.]]> 2020-06-15 19:40:56 UTC https://padlet.com/1ibstern/rbfsoshfa4u6sdj7/wish/627893300 1ibstern https://padlet.com/1ibstern/rbfsoshfa4u6sdj7/wish/627897298 The United States Supreme Court rules in favor of an LGBTQ magazine. The USPS and FBI declared the contents of the magazine to be obscene material, but the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the magazine, citing First Amendment rights. This landmark case (called One, inc. v. Olesen) was the first time the US Supreme Court ruled in favor of the LGBTQ community.]]> 2020-06-15 19:44:35 UTC https://padlet.com/1ibstern/rbfsoshfa4u6sdj7/wish/627897298 1ibstern https://padlet.com/1ibstern/rbfsoshfa4u6sdj7/wish/627904795 Riots occur when the New York City Police Department raids the Stonewall Inn, a popular LGBTQ Bar. This resulted in 3 days of intense rioting, where the Police were notably hostile and aggressive to the protesters. This event sparked a turning point in the LGBTQ movement, with new protests and organizations being formed shortly after the Stonewall riots.]]> 2020-06-15 19:50:53 UTC https://padlet.com/1ibstern/rbfsoshfa4u6sdj7/wish/627904795 1ibstern https://padlet.com/1ibstern/rbfsoshfa4u6sdj7/wish/627915826 The Democratic Rules Committee declares that it will not discriminate on the basis of Sexual Orientation. The Democratic Party becomes the first major US Political Party to endorse a LGBTQ rights platform. ]]> 2020-06-15 20:00:32 UTC https://padlet.com/1ibstern/rbfsoshfa4u6sdj7/wish/627915826 1ibstern https://padlet.com/1ibstern/rbfsoshfa4u6sdj7/wish/627918921 The United States Department of Defense prohibits the US Military from barring applicants based on sexual orientation. However, the act still barred applicants from making a statement that they are homosexual. This directive became known as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."]]> 2020-06-15 20:03:41 UTC https://padlet.com/1ibstern/rbfsoshfa4u6sdj7/wish/627918921 1ibstern https://padlet.com/1ibstern/rbfsoshfa4u6sdj7/wish/627922549 President Clinton signs the Defense of Marriage Act. The law defined marriage as a legal union between a man and woman. It also declared that no state is required to recognize a same-sex marriage from another state.]]> 2020-06-15 20:07:17 UTC https://padlet.com/1ibstern/rbfsoshfa4u6sdj7/wish/627922549 1ibstern https://padlet.com/1ibstern/rbfsoshfa4u6sdj7/wish/627927598 The US Senate votes to repeal the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. This allows for those who identify as LGBTQ to openly express their sexual orientation.]]> 2020-06-15 20:11:49 UTC https://padlet.com/1ibstern/rbfsoshfa4u6sdj7/wish/627927598 1ibstern https://padlet.com/1ibstern/rbfsoshfa4u6sdj7/wish/627932851 In the Milestone case "Obergefell v. Hodges", the US Supreme Court declares Same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states.]]> 2020-06-15 20:17:04 UTC https://padlet.com/1ibstern/rbfsoshfa4u6sdj7/wish/627932851 1ibstern https://padlet.com/1ibstern/rbfsoshfa4u6sdj7/wish/627934667 In a 6-3 decision, the US Supreme Court declares that gay and transgender individuals are protected under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, barring employers from discrimination.]]> 2020-06-15 20:18:50 UTC https://padlet.com/1ibstern/rbfsoshfa4u6sdj7/wish/627934667