Gay Liberation Movement Key Successes: -Raised awareness of violence against homosexuals -Openly gay politicians elected -2007 Bill ensuring Gay equality at work - Funding for AIDS research -2011 Don’t ask, Don’t Tell in the military was repealed -In the 50s & 60s homosexuals were quiet about their sexual orientation for fear of losing jobs, friends, & family. -Police would target and attack gay bars -Wanted equality and to unite the gay community Gay Liberation Movement Richard aoki

Before same-sex marriage was legalized

Before legalization of same-sex marriage

Before legalization of same-sex marriage

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Gay Liberation Movement Shortcomings  Over half of all states have no statewide employment non-discrimination law covering sexual orientation or gender identity. Read this article from the CDC https://www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth/youth.htm Click this link to look at various protections per state https://www.glsen.org/article/state-maps