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