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What is the history of the LGBTQ rights movement?
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The history of the LGBTQ rights movement stretches back centuries. It has evolved in terms of visibility, acceptance, and legal protection. During the 19th century, some states began enacting laws against same-sex relationships, though with limited success. The first organized modern gay rights organization, the Society for Human Rights, was founded in 1924. Though it was short-lived, it laid the groundwork for later movements.In the 1950s, the homophile movement kicked off, which focused on gay rights, particularly in regards to legal rights and visibility. In 1969, the modern gay rights movement began with the Stonewall Riots in response to a police raid of the Stonewall Inn. This sparked further activism and solidarity. Since then there have been numerous legislative efforts to remove discriminatory policies and criminal penalties related to sexual orientation and gender identity. In the 2000s, marriage equality became the focus of much of the LGBT activism. On June 26, 2015, the US Supreme Court made a landmark ruling that same-sex marriage was the law of the land. This ruling continues to shape and expand the rights of the LGBTQ community to this day.