I am often asked about the history of the gay rights movement in the United States. To better answer that question, I’ve searched the web for some articles on the topic. I present them here for your review.
• This article gives a brief history of the movement from 1779 to 2004 (when MA legalized same-sex marriage]: The American Gay Rights Movement: A Short History by Tom Head
• This is a timeline through June, 2009: The American Gay Rights Movement: A Timeline
[Sources: About.com and infoplease.com]
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