THECHANGING LANDSCAPE OFGAY RIGHTS INAMERICA
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By: Team C
PUBLIC FIGURES WHO HAVE INFLUENCED PUBLIC OPINION
STATES THAT HAVE REVISED/LEGALIZED THEIR GAY RIGHTS LAWS
by Court Decision• Massachusetts, May 2004
• California, June 2013
• Connecticut, Nov. 2008
By State Legislature• Vermont, Sep. 2009
• New Hampshire, Jan. 2010
• New York, July 2011
• Delaware, July 2013
• Minnesota, August 2013
by Popular Vote• Maine, Dec. 2012
• Washington, Dec. 2012
• Maryland, January 2013
*The territory of Washington, D.C. legalized Same-Sex Marriage
March 2012
RIGHTS THAT HAVE BEEN REVISED/CHANGED
Insurance Policies• Able to be made beneficiaries
• Spouse included in taxes
Child Custody• Able to give custody to spouse
• Able to name a guardian in case of death
Advanced Directives• Able to make medical decision on behalf of spouse
• Able to block decisions of immediate family
Adoption• Able to adopt children without fear of discrimination
MILITARY CHANGES
• September 3rd, 2013 – Gay Ban Lifted
• Same-Sex couples able to enjoy same benefits as heterosexual couples
• Housing allowance, Military access card, Health Benefits & Life Insurance
• Decision made by Justice Dept. & Supreme Court
THE HOPE FOR MORE CHANGES IN THE LANDSCAPE
• 35 States still have the same –sex marriage ban in effect
• Every Year The rate of violence against the LGBT Community rises
• Hopefully public influence can spread tolerance on the subject, allowing