LGBTQ+ Rights Movement
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The LGBTQ+ Rights Movement is a social movement that has sought to achieve equality and civil rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals. The movement has its roots in early organizations like the Mattachine Society, founded in 1950, and the Daughters of Bilitis, established in 1955, which aimed to promote social and political rights for LGBTQ+ individuals[1][3]. Key events such as the Stonewall riots in 1969 marked a turning point, galvanizing the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement[1][5]. Over the decades, the movement has focused on various fronts, including anti-discrimination protections, employment rights, military service, and marriage equality. The HIV/AIDS epidemic in the 1980s mobilized LGBTQ+ communities to advocate for public health policies[3]. Significant legal milestones include the Supreme Court's decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide in 2015[4][5]. Today, the movement continues to address issues like transgender rights and combating anti-LGBTQ+ legislation[1].
