Lgbt Rights Persuasive Speech

On June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court removed the ban on same-sex marriage nationwide. On July 15, 2015, Kenneth Jost published an article named “Will there be more gains after marriage ruling?” In this article, Jost discusses the viewpoints of the general public and argues that there may still be a struggle to gain full rights and respect for lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, and transgender (LGBT) people. The article covers the reaction of the public on June 26, along with politicians stand-points on the subject, and the Caitlyn Jenner controversy. Jost’s main argument is that LGBT people are not being protected by the government, even though they have gained the right to marry.

The first spark to set flames to the waging war on marriage equality happened on October 15, 1971. In the Supreme Court case of Baker v. Nelson on October 15, 1971, one of three cases brought forth by same-sex couples, Richard Baker and James Richard McConnell were denied a marriage license by a county court clerk in Minnesota in May of 1970 (Minnesota Legislature, 1971, Richard John Baker and Another v. Gerald R. Nelson). The initial trial court dismissed their claim, declaring that the clerk had the power to refuse the right of marriage to gay couples. The couple lost again in the Minnesota Supreme Court, and the U.S. Supreme Court followed by confirming the ruling. For the next twenty four years, basic human rights were continuously denied nationwide in cases similar to Baker v. Nelson and in anti-gay attempts to restrict homosexual marriage. Eventually, there showed signs of hope such as the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) in May, 1996 and Massachusetts becoming the first state to legalize same-sex marriage in December, 1996. In relatively recent news, the LGBTQ community celebrated a monumental win as the Supreme Court ruled same-sex marriage a constitutional right for Americans nationwide. On the 25th of June, 2015, many rejoiced this new ruling. Unfortunately, just as many were disgusted at the new legislation. The topic of marriage equality is a unique controversy due to the fact that it gathers so many strong opinions to the cause from many different walks of life.

Mrs. Clinton has had a very unsteady opinion on same-sex marriage, but her current fluctuation has landed her in support of same-sex rights.

“My people,” I begin, standing in front our nightly fire, “we are gathered here today because our land- the land of our people has been claimed by white men who seem to believe it is their own. Tomorrow at dawn we will fight for our freedom, our land, and our people!” The 600 men I had brought with me erupted into a chorus of cheers and shouts.

The Defense Marriage Act is also known as DOMA. This act has been around for decades and continues to change over the years to shape individuals rights and needs. Individual’s perception of marriage equality is constantly evolving, and the number of government officials that recognize same-sex marriage is constantly changing (Rodriguez & Blumell, 2014). This act not only affects the LGBTQ community and their families, but also affects the whole nation. Many have different opinions on the topic and what should be in the Defense Marriage Act. Some were elated with the recent decision in the summer of 2013 the LGBT community where included in the Defense Marriage Act. This arose when the language of section (2) in the DOMA, was defined as unconstitutional

Clinton’s thoughts on gay marriage have been morphing and adjusting as the years go on. Back in 2000, she stated "Marriage has got historic, religious and moral content that goes back to the beginning of time and I think a marriage is as a marriage has always been, between a man and a woman." (http://www.shewired.com/need-know/2015/04/13/5-hillary-clinton-sum-her-evolution-gay-marriage)

For a long time the government and the citizens of America struggled with the division created by this policy. President Obama wanted to fix this and repealing the policy was one of the first things he tackled. This is in fact why President Obama decided to end the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Policy in 2010 according to article on CNN’s website entitled Obama signs repeal of 'don't ask, don't tell' policy. They quote him stating more than two centuries in the making," the president said. Over the course of U.S. history, "gay Americans fought just as hard (and) gave just as much to protect" the country as anyone else. "We are a nation that believes all men and women are created equal." He to believes that any gay person is just as capable as any straight person. By denying that right we are taking away their equality and saying they are not good enough to fight and defend our country.

I figured I's stop fill up a 5 gallon has tank and throw it on the fire, then kick back and enjoy the Liberal Democrats and the God fearing Baptist Republicans call each other names while pointing their finger.

Fifty years have passed since the Civil Rights Act was signed, and even to this day there is much work to do. The civil rights movements is a constant battle. It started even before the Civil War was fought, it started with the songs of freedom sang by the slaves. Yet, we still have not fully achieved equality. The battle will continue for as long as there is anyone who thinks of themselves as superior and more deserving than anyone else. For as long as there is anyone who thinks, “he had to be black”, or “they had to be hispanic”. For as long as we continue to generalize based on race, such as hispanics, black, american, indian, and so on, the fight of the civil rights continues. Until we see each other as equal, then, we will have accomplished

8387 for LGBT Pride Month, promoting equal rights to all regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Over the next few years the LGBT community would overcome more obstacles. On December 22, 2010, the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Repeal Act became law. By the September 2011, military members could serve openly, with honor and integrity. As a result of the 2011 repeal, troops no longer have to live parts of their lives in the shadows or in fear. The LGBT community and its supporters where not content with just a portion of equal rights. They continued to strive for equal rights for all, no matter their preference of spouses. On June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right for same-sex couples to marry in all 50 U.S

Four years ago tumblr user bolto took a red box of sorts with a hole seemingly chewed through the top right corner and placed pink, plastic bars, dubbing it gay baby jail. It was intended to hold their pet bird who stated “i’m a bad baby.” And while the intention was a minute joke for some laughs, some reblogs, little did they know it kickstarted a phenomenon. The term gay baby jail is the perfect combination of words to convey that one is worthy of punishment for their immature actions while communicating that it is all in good jest. It is truly an iconic statement that has withstood the sands of time and will likely to do so for quite a sum of time.

Dear Adviser - I am a transgender female who lives in the United States of America. Recently, due to the outlash against LGBT+ people via the Trump Administration, I’ve become gotten the irrational fear that the US government will send the LGBT+ people to concentration-like camps, just as the German government did with the Jews. Is this irrational? Or is something brewing? - Sincerely Scared.

Same sex marriage has been widely looked down upon for ages. People say, “It’s not the traditional constitutional marriage”, or “Children need a mother and a father”. It honestly doesn’t matter. If two people love each other, they should be allowed to marry. It’s just as simple as that. What other reason do you need? If two complete strangers of the same sex want to be together for the rest of their lives, we should let them.First, denying some people to marry is discriminatory. Judge Sarah Zabel of Miami-Dade Circuit Court ruled the gay marriage ban of Florida unconstitutional. She stated that it, “serves only to hurt, to discriminate, to deprive same-sex couples and their families of equal dignity, to label and treat them as 2nd class citizens, and to deem them unworthy of participation in one of the fundamental institutions of our society.” In other words, you’re looking down upon same sex couples that want to get married as if they’re lower than you; that they don’t deserve the same rights as us. Same sex couples would be able to enjoy the same benefits as heterosexual couples if they were able to be married.Furthermore, the General Accounting Office made an assessment in 2004 about the benefits that heterosexual married couples have that same sex couples could not. Some of these benefits include hospital visitation during an illness and the option of filing a joint tax return to reduce a tax burden. Imagine not being able to see your significant other in the hospital

There has been an increase of gays all over the world in the last few generations. Some countries have become accepting it, but others are not having any of it and Uganda, a country in East Africa, is one of them. Uganda has passed serious laws for an anti- gay country. Some laws as severe as life in prison or death sentence.

The first amendment gives United States Citizens the right to protest and the freedom of speech. In Recent events a NFL football player uses the first amendment to speak up against police brutality that is happening in our “beloved” nation. Even though we have the first amendment, president Trump had no problem saying “Get that son of a bitch off the field right now!” (Li) however, Trump did not criticize the white supremacist in Charlottesville. It is shown that white people are able to protest with little worry compared to black people protesting.