Who was involved in the marriage equality movement?
The co-founders and first national co-conveners of AME were Luke Gahan and Geraldine Donoghue. Luke, grandson of the former Mayor of Prahran George Gahan, had been a member of the Australian Labor Party and Treasurer of the Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby.
What does Lgbtqia+ stand for?
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender
LGBT/Full name
How many boxes of cookies did Ross sell?
Despite at the Brown Birds meeting, Ross managed to sell 872 cookies, the fact that he bought a lot of cookies for himself which does not count, he loses to a girl who sold 871 and to another one who sold more than 2000 (after she loaned her uniform to her 19 year old sister, who went to sell the cookies to the U.S.S.
When did the movement for marriage equality start?
Although the marriage equality movement has roots in the 1970s and built some momentum during the 1990s, the majority of progress occurred after 2000. In 2003 activist lawyer Evan Wolfson launched the nonprofit Freedom to Marry (FTM), with major financial support from the Evelyn & Walter Haas, Jr. Fund.
How does the Human Rights Campaign support marriage equality?
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation tracks developments in the legal recognition of same-sex marriage around the world. Working with our network of alumni and partners, we lift up the voices of local advocates and share tools, resources, and lessons learned to empower movements for marriage equality.
Are there any organizations fighting for LGBTQ rights?
The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) recognizes that the fight for civil rights is intersectional. The NBJC, formed in Washington D.C. in 2003, has dedicated itself to the empowerment of Black LGBTQ people, focusing on federal public policy and strengthening the bonds between racial and LGBTQ equality movements.
What was the grassroots movement for Marriage Equality?
Marriage Equality USA (MEUSA) was the grassroots movement to win marriage in the United States.