![]() However, the truth is far from the perception propagated by those who are privileged enough to only remember relative equality. It may seem like a distant past, so distant it may not be worth remembering. From the comfort of an upper or middle-class household in 2020, it may seem strange to think of a time when gay people were outright jailed for acting on their sexuality. For the first time in American history, they aren’t being actively suppressed by the government, but instead rely on the institution to feel secure in their orientation, with same-sex marriage legalized and hate crime laws more prevalent than ever. In the United States, cisgender gay people are currently experiencing a period of newfound safety and equality. THE HISTORY OF DECRIMINALIZING HOMOSEXUALITY IN THE UNITED STATES by Emilia Brandimarte
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