Next year, in 2016, Stonewall National Monument was established on June 24th. and the need for more protections for the community would be clear by the end of the decade. Many positive changes were happening for the LGBTQ+ community but not everything was harmonious outside of Washington D.C. legalized marriage equality on the federal level for all 50 states. This policy prevented military service by people who were openly lesbian, gay, or bisexual, and could result in a dishonorable discharge for any service member who came out or was outed. The United States military policy of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy was officially repealed in 2011.
Pride in the ‘10’s brought in new federal representation for the LGBTQ+ Community.
people.”-President Obama during Stonewall National Monument Proclamation Picture of the White House lit up in rainbow lights.įrom this place and time, building on the work of many before, the nation started the march - not yet finished - toward securing equality and respect for L.G.B.T. The White House is lit with the colors of the rainbow in celebration of the Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage.
