Since the November 2024 election, the LGBTQ+ community has drawn on its historical resilience to face current adversities, including anti-LGBTQ+ policies and broader societal threats. Historical figures like Frank Kameny and Marsha P. Johnson exemplify past courage in fighting for rights. Key milestones such as the declassification of homosexuality by the APA and the marriage equality victory in Obergefell v. Hodges highlight collective efforts to combat stigma and discrimination. Despite ongoing challenges, the community remains dedicated to resisting injustice and fostering progress.
With every hateful lie, anti-LGBTQ+ policy, or attack on human and civil rights, our community finds strength in knowing we have been through terrible times before.
Frank Kameny, Barbara Gittings, and others fought against the Lavender Scare, a purge of queer government employees.
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