99 years ago on March 3, a birth control opens with the Institute for Sex Research under Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld. 69 years ago, one breakdown of federal firings showed 200 removed with reasons which included being LGBTQ among 2000 total removed.
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FBI claims One Inc filed for articles of incorporation; Story of Edgar Burnham, an intersex man in the 1860s; Government reports 2200 fired during Lavender Scare, some include LGBTQ people. This Week in Gay History, February 10th.
Here are a few moments in gay history that occurred on this week in the past (last week in gay history):
Here is some queer history for the week of January 21st, 2023.
2 people were arrested for breaking into the apartment of Councilmember Erik Bottcher, one of New York City's openly-gay elected officials.
The Congressional LGBTQ Equality Caucus releases its inaugural report on the condition of LGBTQ+ people in the United States.
The Respect for Marriage Act has been signed by President Biden into federal law.
A brewery in Renton, WA has become the target of threats and vandalism for hosting a Drag Queen Story Time event series.
The United States Congress has passed the Respect for Marriage Act putting it on a pathway to be signed at the White House.
Brittney Griner, LGBTQIA+ athlete and WNBA player, was released in a prisoner exchange by the Biden administration.