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1948
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1995
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Non-disclosure of sexual orientation permitted in military
2011
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The Obama administration declines to defend the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) in court.
1865
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Following the ratification of the 13th amendment (abolishing slavery), laws restricting the rights of African Americans were adopted across the country until finally repealed under the Civil Rights Act of 1964
1969
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Birth of modern Gay rights movement
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ej745jBr2fs
1974
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San Francisco neighborhood becomes recognized as a "gay mecca" within a "gay mecca." Harvey Milk (1930-1978) serves on San Francisco board of supervisors until his assassination in 1978 which becomes a rallying point for gay rights.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18Z6xrS4ah6xPla-BDlw7oqnUmNAB1wO7/view
1980
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Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (transmitted through bodily fluids) claimed 450,000 American lives from 1981-2001.
The AIDS epidemic became another excuse for discrimination against homosexuals in the United States.
2008
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Referendum "eliminates right of same-sex couples to Marry"
Struck down by Federal Judge
Supreme Court declines to hear further appeal.
Laws passed by congress, state houses, city councils
1789
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The 10th Amendment assigns all decisions on lawmaking to be determined by each state unless otherwise referenced in The Constitution.
"Buggery" was illegal in all 13 colonies and punishable by death. Thomas Jefferson suggested that The Virgina house of Burgees should reduce the penalty to castration, but his measure was declined.
Similarly, bans on interracial marriage (anti-miscegenation laws) applied in every state.
1866
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Also known as "The Equal Protection Clause," necessitated by the abolition of slavery.
1950
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1962
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In most states at this time certain sexual activity remains illegal even between married couples. These laws are however are generally used to criminalize homosexuality.
1996
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States are not required to recognize marriage other than between a man and a woman.
2004
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Recognized as a campaign issue in the Presidential election of that same year after Massachusetts becomes the first state to recognize marriage equality. The refusal of certain states to recognize the rights of married couples in other states necessitated Oberfgefell v Hodges (marriage equality).
2010
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As a measure of the speed in which society attitudes toward homosexuality have changed in recent history, this policy "Don't Ask Don't Tell," (DADT) when initiated in 1995 was considered radically liberal. Prior DADT, homosexuality in any branch of service was an instant dishonorable discharge. 15-years later in 2010, this same policy was considered unduly restrictive and repealed.
1803
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Establishes Judicial Review and the role of the court to consider and either affirm or reverse a law passed by Congress or an executive action as unconstitutional.
1896
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Racial segregation under "Jim Crow" laws are upheld.
1954
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Segregation in public schools declared unconstitutional.
1965
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State laws prohibiting birth control are unconstitutional.
Q: Why is this relevant to Marriage Equality?
A: Because The High Court has ventured into the realm of intimacy
June 12, 1967
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Bans on interracial marriage are unconstitutional
1986
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2003
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State anti-sodomy statutes are declared unconstitutional
2013
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Court Strikes Down Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)
2015
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The Court is asked:
A. Do same-sex couples have a right to marry.
B. Are States banning marriage equality forced to recognize same-sex marriages from other states?
Answering in the affirmative to Question A, all existing laws banning same sex marriage are struck down.