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"Background on Gay Rights." Do Something. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Feb. 2014.
In this article, dosomthing.org goes into the background of what gay rights are. The article talks about what the laws are for homosexuals around the world and how it affects them in their everyday life. The article also talks about gay pride and the gay rights movement. How it started and how it has had a powerful impact on the countries governments. Lastly, the article talks about the discrimination factor of life for homosexuals and how it affects the way they live and how discrimination breaks down a person.

"Family Research Council." Family Research Council. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Feb. 2014.
In this article, The Family Research Council goes into the background of why same sex marriage and gay rights should not be part of today’s society. The article gives ten arguments on reasons for not allowing same sex marriage. The article explains why children need a father and a mother. How children are more likely to go through a sexual disorder. Also talks about how same sex marriage would make raising a child much harder to do. Each argument gives facts in each reason that the article provides. …show more content…

N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Feb. 2014.
In this article, the article provides facts and evidence on why same sex marriage is good and how it is bad. It gives the pros and the cons in one article. The article is neither agreeing with same sex marriage nor is it disagreeing with it. It provides a background of what gay marriage is and the movement in the past and in the present. The article provides statistics, maps, and graphs of what is happening in the present and what has happened in the past. The article concludes with a list of countries that have allowed same sex

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In his essay, “The Legacy of Antigay Discrimination” George Chauncey convinces readers that homosexuality discrimination has existed for a long time. Chauncey uses facts and statistics to strengthen his argument on harsh homosexual treatment in the past. Chauncey focuses on the treatment of homosexuals in the past to provide readers on the things they did not know about. For example, banning homosexuality in Hollywood films and American theater, the government, municipal work, and business associations. Chauncey includes how major rights such as freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of assembly were denied and taken away from homosexuals because back then homosexuality was unacceptable in society.

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This analyses that same sex couples should also have the right to marry. One of the reason why the supreme court sided with Loving was because “Decisions about marriage are among the most intimate that an individual can

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A brochure for “Reminder Day” expressed that homosexuals were often not treated as equals and that the Federal, state and local governments have shown bias towards these individuals. Although some religions would perceive homosexuality as a sin, the individuals are still human and should be given the same opportunities as the rest of the population. In the past, the Declaration of Independence promised natural rights for all men, but some rights were not realized for minority groups. Over time, parts of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were revoked and amended so that in today’s world, all “men”, including women and minority groups, all have the same rights.

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The culture of same sex sexuality has spread all over the world with specific traits and behaviors. The dressing code is unique and at the same time they have unique traits they identify with. Further the gays and Lesbian movements have become common in an effort to fight for their rights (Fingerhut 2239). They have become so vocal that some countries worldwide such as the US and UK have granted them their freedom (Mishna et al 1607). These movements have been recognized and registered.

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While many Americans hold a general knowledge of GLBTQ history, a significant chunk of this history is still missing from the public, and even academia’s knowledge. The span of time from 1890 to 1940 saw a wealth of gay activity go unrecognized in favor of the dominant “progress narrative” which, instead, remembers only a linear progression of gay history. This linear progression posits that the fight for gay rights didn’t exist until a rather recent point in time, and rights were only given, and never taken away after this point. The idea of a linear timeline doesn’t allow for any fluctuation in the liberties held by gay people, but George Chauncey attacks this idea in his book Gay New York Gender, Urban Culture, and the Making of the Gay

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The 1980s marked a pivotal era for LGBTQ+ rights as communities worldwide sought recognition, acceptance, and equality. During this decade, various societal factors intersected with the LGBTQ+ movement, shaping its trajectory. This essay examines the struggle for LGBTQ+ rights in the '80s, emphasizing the interconnectedness with women's rights, war and conflict, and immigration trends. By exploring these intersections, we gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced and progress achieved during this transformative period.

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Those who are support same-sex marriage often argue that love is grounds enough for marriage, Regardless of sexual orientation(2 https://www.aclu.org/).Those who are against same sex marriage often tell their religious aspect, and viewpoints and concerns about the raising of children as the main reason for their opposition. The debate of same-sex marriage involves many legislative,cultural,religious,and family issues(3). Christian groups that argue for same-sex marriage believe that lesbian,and gay people were created by god and should have the same rights as heterosexual couples. Christian groups that argue against homosexuality often say that it is immoral, against gods will,and against human sexual goals which is to have kids. The Islamic faith openly rejects homosexuality telling the story of lot in Sodom as a condemnation of

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The Civil Rights movement of the 1960s was peaceful in its protests and was fighting against discriminatory and unequal legislation. The Gay rights movement also fought for certain unequal legislation to be overturned in peaceful protests. Though both tried to protest peacefully, many of the protests and movements were welcomed with violence and terror by the oppressor. Many of the Gay rights movement’s strategies were inspired by the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s. Even though both movements had different goals and causes, they both had to face difficult obstacles and people who wanted to prevent them from achieving the bare minimum of equality.

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John Stossel’s article, “The Gay Marriage Debate” allows the reader to grasp and understand both views based on the most popular topic, same sex marriage. The author of this article is interviewing someone who strongly believes in keeping marriage between man and woman. This article lists both pros and cons of legalizing same sex marriage and Stossel’s comments in between the statements that are given to him by the man Stossel is interviewing are borderline sarcastic throughout the entire article. The person who is being interviewed by Stossel states his opinion very clearly in the article and supports his arguments with what he believes are facts. This article is tied together by the author based on his three main points.

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Evan Beck, article “The Myth of the Gay Community” was shaped to achieve a powerful statement towards the gay community and Katharine Seelye, article “Tribute and Mourning Year After Boston Bombings”, was a tragic event that hit a community leading toward a powerful movement. Both authors are strong believers of the inclusion of the whole community; they establish effective arguments based on this simple belief. They both state that if an event or movement affects an entire community, all should be represented equally. To highlights how a sense of community it developed through this hardship, in the words of Governor Patrick Deval he states towards the mourning crowd “Don’t forget for a second that we will be there for you in a moment ’s notice” (Seelye 3).

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This more recent sources shows how Russia is regressing in regard to LGBT rights while the U.S. is progressing. This source, and others like it, make it possible to compare successes and failures by the LGBT movement worldwide and reactions to

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These issues lead to what our history class describes as “modern sectionalism”. One such issue is LGBT+ rights and equality. In the article “Here Are A Few Of The Things The LGBT Community Is Still Fighting For,” the author talks about how the LGBT+ community is still fighting for certain rights.

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Joey Cho Mrs. Middleton English 10 17 October 2016 Persuasive Research Essay Outline Introduction LGBT/ same-sex marriage is one of the most heated and controversial debates in our current society. Unlike the past thousands of years whereas marriage was defined as a legal union between a man and a woman, now the concept of marriage has been extended to a broader context. “Homosexuality” in most cultures is viewed as a disgrace, and it is often considered as a great sin from a religious aspect.

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Nowadays, the homosexual people are coming into public view and are accepted by more and more people. It has attracted much concern to improve and protect their rights, such as the Gay-Right Movement which refers

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Marriage brings legal rights that secure a couple that if not wedded, they should not have. Then again, some contend that gay person marriage may make issue bring up a youngster and upset the normal, natural reproduction of humanity (Burns, 2005). Thesis Statement Supporting gay marriage will bring peace and equality in the society and will promote better relationships and parenting. Changing Views on Traditional Marriage

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