1. 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-2011 Don’t ask, Don’t Tell in the military was repealed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

3. Before same-sex marriage was legalized

4. Before legalization of same-sex marriage

5. Before legalization of same-sex marriage

7. Click on the link to read article

9. 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
Click this link to look at various protections per state