Through increasingly fraught political times, we are often reminded each June of an important fact: the first Pride parade was a protest. The modern gay rights movement is generally credited to the Stonewall riots, which occurred in New York City in June 1969. Despite shifting social norms and acceptance for queer people, we have still remained marginalized and at the mercy of politicians who may not always have our best interests at heart. Ther…
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