2010s in LGBT rights explained

This is a list of notable events in LGBT rights that took place in the 2010s.

Overview

During the 2010s, acceptance of LGBT people slowly increased in many parts of the world.^{[1] [2]} Same-sex marriage rights was a topic of ongoing debate in many nations, while over eighteen nations legalized same-sex marriage.^{[3] [4]}

In June 2011, the United Nations Human Rights Council passed the UN's first-ever motion condemning discrimination against gays, lesbians, and bisexuals, commissioning a report on the issue.^[5] During an ABC News interview in 2012, Barack Obama expressed his support for gay marriage, becoming the first US president to do so.^[6] Although many nations allowed gays and bisexuals to serve in their militaries, a major milestone came in September 2011 when the US abolished its "Don't ask, don't tell" policy.^{[7] [8]}

In 2015, Ireland became the first nation to legalize same-sex marriage via a referendum.^[9] In 2017, Leo Varadkar became Ireland's first openly gay Taoiseach,^[10] joining the ranks of other nation's first openly gay and lesbian heads of state in the 2010s.

In April 2015, former Olympic athlete Caitlyn Jenner came out as a transgender woman, and was subsequently called the most famous openly transgender person in the world.^[11] On June 26 of the same year, same-sex marriage was legalized in all 50 states of the U.S. as the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in a 5–4 vote that refusing to grant marriage licenses to gay and lesbian couples violated the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution, which guarantees citizens the rights to due process and equal protection. Organizations such as the Boy Scouts of America,^[12] Girl Scouts of the USA,^[13] and the Episcopal Church^[14] announced acceptance of transgender people in the 2010s.

However, LGBT rights supporters faced obstacles with the implementation of laws curbing expression of homosexuality in Russia and China,^{[15] [16] [17]} as well as in the United States, with the Trump administration's decisions to reinstate the ban on transgender people serving in the military, as well as the repeal of protections for transgender students.^{[18] [19]}

Events by year

• February 2 — The United States Tax Court rules in O'Donnabhain v. Commissioner that taxpayers may deduct the medical costs associated with treating gender identity disorder from their federal income taxes.^{[20] [21]}
• March 1 — Crime Decree 2009^[22] decriminalizes homosexuality in Fiji.^[23] Fiji becomes the first Pacific Island country to formally decriminalize homosexuality.
• March 4 — Mexico City's same-sex marriage and adoption laws come into effect.^[24] This follows twenty-two couples taking part in a symbolic marriage ceremony in Tlaxcala on February 26 to highlight the issue.^[25]
• March 31 — The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe adopts a recommendation on measures to combat discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity.^{[26] [27]}
• April 8 — Portugal abolishes the ban on gay and bisexual men donating blood.^[28]
• May 17 — Amid controversy, a law enabling same-sex marriage in Portugal is promulgated by president Aníbal Cavaco Silva, although adoption is ruled out.^{[29] [30]} The law comes into force on June 5, with the first marriage on June 7.
• June 2 — United States President Barack Obama issues a memorandum ordering federal departments and agencies to extend spousal benefits to same-sex couples to the extent permitted by the Defense of Marriage Act.^{[31] [32]}
• June 27 — Same-sex marriage in Iceland is legalized with Prime Minister Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir and her partner, Jónína Leósdóttir, among the first to make use of the law.^[33]
• August 4 — District Judge Vaughn R. Walker rules in Perry v. Schwarzenegger that Proposition 8, the state constitutional amendment barring same-sex marriage in California, is in violation of the constitution.^{[34] [35]} The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issues an emergency stay without explanation on August 16.^[36]
• September 13 — Chief of the Defence Force of Australia Angus Houston issues an order lifting the ban on transgender personnel.^[37]
• September 29 — Tasmania passes a bill recognizing legal same-sex marriages performed outside Tasmania.^[38]
• December 22 — The Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010 is signed into law by United States President Barack Obama^[39] following its passage by the United States Congress.^{[40] [41]}

• January 1 — The Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010 comes into effect in Ireland, allowing same-sex couples to enter civil partnerships.^[42]
• January 31 — Following its passage in December 2010, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signs the Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act. The law is scheduled to take effect June 1 and allows all couples, regardless of gender, to enter into civil unions which provide all of the state benefits of marriage.^{[43] [44]}
• April 13 — Rear Admiral Mark L. Tidd, Chief of Chaplains of the United States Navy, issues a two-page "guidance" memo stating that following final repeal of the "don't ask, don't tell" policy, same-sex couples will be allowed to marry in Naval facilities with Naval chaplains officiating in those states in which same-sex marriage is legal.^[45]
• April 29 — The United States Department of Labor updates its internal equal employment opportunity policy to bar discrimination on the basis of gender identity.^[46]
• June 24 — Following a 36–26 vote passing exemptions for religious organizations,^[47] the New York Senate passes a chapter amendment legalizing same-sex marriage.^[48] The New York State Assembly approves the bill by 80–63^{[49] [50]} and it is signed into law shortly before midnight by Governor Andrew Cuomo.^[51] New York becomes the largest state in the United States to recognize same-sex marriage.^[52]
• September 20 — "Don't ask, don't tell", the law which had excluded LGBT people from serving openly in the United States military since 1993, expires nine months after it was legislatively repealed. The United States Army is the first branch of the military to officially announce that the exclusionary policy is over.^[53]
• December 1 — In Australia, the Parliament of Queensland passes the Civil Partnership Bill.^[54]
• December 6 — Elio Di Rupo of Belgium becomes the first openly gay male leader of a European Union country.^[55]

• February 7 — The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit rules in Perry v. Schwarzenegger that California's Proposition 8, which restricts marriage to mixed-sex couples, is unconstitutional.^[56]
• May 8 — In the United States, North Carolina voters approve Amendment 1 to the state constitution, banning same-sex marriages and any "domestic legal union".^[57]
• May 28 — In Moldova, a bill that bans discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in employment is signed into law by President Nicolae Timofti.^[58]
• May 31 — In the United States, the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals strikes down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act as unconstitutional.^[59]
• December 5 — The Supreme Court of Mexico unanimously strikes down a same-sex marriage ban in the southern state of Oaxaca, paving the way for same-sex marriages nationally.^[60]

• January 1 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in the U.S. state of Maryland.^[61]
• January 2 — The National Assembly of France approves Article 1 of the same-sex marriage bill by 249–97.
• January 5 — The Parliament of the United Kingdom passes the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill with a vote of 400–175, legalizing same-sex marriage in England and Wales.^[62]
• April 23 — The National Assembly of France approves a marriage equality bill in a second voting, legalizing same-sex marriage and adoption.^[63]
• May 1 — Civil unions become legal in the U.S. state of Colorado.^[64]
• May 14 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Brazil after the Federal Court ruled that the government was not allowed to discriminate against gay people in the provision of marriage licenses.^[65]
• May 30 — The Nigerian parliament passes a law banning same-sex marriage.^[66]
• July 1 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in the U.S. state of Delaware.^[67]
• August 1 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in the U.S. states of Rhode Island and Minnesota.^{[68] [69]}
• August 5 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Uruguay^[70] after it was passed on May 10 by the Chamber of Deputies of Uruguay with 71 affirmative votes out of 92 in its second reading,^[71] making Uruguay the second country in Latin America, after Argentina, and twelfth overall, to legalize same-sex marriage. The law was previously passed by the Senate on April 2 by a 23 - 8 vote.^[72]
• December 11 — The Supreme Court of India overrules the Delhi Court in re-establishing the primacy of section 377 of the Indian penal code that makes homosexual activity illegal.^[73]
• December 12 — The High Court of Australia overrules the Australian Capital Territory's law allowing same-sex marriage in contravention of the Marriage Act saying the federal parliament alone could set such laws. The ruling annuls weddings that have already taken place.^[74]
• December 17 — The Parliament of Uganda approves the Uganda Anti-Homosexuality Bill, which originally proposed the death penalty for homosexuality but now contains the punishment of life in prison for "aggravated homosexuality".^[75] The bill must be signed by the President of Uganda before becoming law.
• December 19 — The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the state must issue marriage licenses to couples without respect to gender.^[76]

• January 13 — Nigeria passes new legislation criminalizing the aiding and abetting as well as promotion of homosexuality, public displays of same-sex relationships, and belonging to homosexual groups.^[77] Those in a same-sex marriage or civil union may be sentenced to 14 years in prison and foreign partnerships are "void". People who register, operate, or participate in gay clubs, societies, and organizations or make public displays of affection as part of a same-sex relationship can be punished by up to 10 years in prison.^[78]
• February 4 — The Scottish Parliament approves a same-sex marriage bill.^[79]
• April 14 — In Malta, parliament approves a civil partnership bill.^[80]
• July 21 — United States President Barack Obama signs an executive order expanding employment protections for federal workers and contractors to include gender identity. This order also bans sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination for companies receiving federal contracts.^[81]
• August 1 — The Constitutional Court of Uganda invalidates the Anti-Homosexuality Bill due to too members of parliament being present to vote on the bill.^[82]
• October 9 — Estonia becomes the first former Soviet country to recognize same-sex partnerships. The law comes into effect in 2016.^[83]
• October 10 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in North Carolina,^[84] and same-sex married couples in Virginia can now legally adopt.^[85]
• October 15 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Idaho.^[86]
• October 17 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Arizona after U.S. District Court Judge John W. Sedwick rules that state's ban is unconstitutional. Sedwick refuses to grant a stay on his opinion and State Attorney General Tom Horne chooses not to appeal.^{[87] [88]}
• October 21 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Wyoming.^[89]
• December 17 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Scotland.^[90]

• January 1 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Luxembourg.^[91]
• January 6 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Florida.^[92]
• March 3 — The Slovenian Parliament votes to legalize marriage for same-sex couples.^[93]
• June 12 — In the Mexican state of Chihuahua, Governor César Duarte Jáquez announces that his administration will no longer prevent same-sex couples from marrying.^[94]
• June 22 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in the Pitcairn Islands.^[95]
• June 26 — Same-sex marriage is legalized in the United States of America following the 5–4 Supreme Court ruling Obergefell v. Hodges, which declares the refusal to grant marriage licenses to gay and lesbian couples unconstitutional.^[96]
• July 13 — The Pentagon announces that it will allow transgender personnel to serve openly in the US military, starting in 2016.^[97]
• October 22 — Civil unions become legal in become legal in Chile.^[98]
• November 17 — Ireland holds its first same-sex marriage .^[99]
• December 9 — Same-sex unions become legal in Cyprus.^[100]
• December 23 — The Greek Parliament approves a bill that recognizes civil unions between same-sex couples.^{[101] [102] [103]}

• January 1 — Civil unions and step-child adoption by same-sex couples become legal in Estonia.^[104]
• January 20 — The Evangelical Church in the Rhineland votes to allow same-sex marriages in its churches.^[105]
• April 1 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Greenland. The first same-sex couples are married the same day.^[106]
• May 12 — Same-sex sexual activity is decriminalized in Nauru,^{[107] [108]} and same-sex marriage becomes legal in the Mexican state of Jalisco following the Congress of Jalisco complying with the Mexican Supreme Court ruling by amending the state civil code.
• May 17 — Same-sex sexual activity is officially decriminalized in Seychelles.^[109]
• May 20 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in the Mexican state of Campeche.^[110]
• July 1 — A bill banning the use of conversion therapy on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity takes effect in the U.S. state of Vermont.^[111]
• July 8 — A bill that prohibits discrimination based on gender identity in public accommodations is signed into law by Massachusetts governor Charlie Baker.^[112]
• July 16 — The General Synod of the Anglican Church in Canada votes in favor of same-sex marriage.^[113]
• July 22 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in the Isle of Man.^[114]
• August 10 — Same-sex sexual activity is officially decriminalized by high court decision in Belize.^[115]
• September 1 — Northern Ireland lifts its lifetime ban on gay men donating blood.^[116]
• October 1 — A policy that lifts the ban on openly transgender troops serving in the military goes into effect in the United States.^[117]
• October 13 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in the British Antarctic Territory.^{[118] [119]}
• December 15 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Gibraltar. The first same-sex marriage is performed the following day.^{[120] [121]}

• January 1 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Ascension Island.^[122]
• January 9 — The Constitutional Court of Peru rules that all same-sex marriages performed abroad must be recognized and registered as such in Peru.^{[123] [124]}
• January 20 — Following the inauguration of Donald Trump as President of the United States, all mentions of LGBT rights are removed from the White House website.^[125]
• February 22 — The Trump administration withdraws guidelines for transgender students in public schools regarding the use of bathroom and facilities corresponding with their gender identity.^[126]
• March 1 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Finland, with the first weddings taking place the same week. Joint adoption becomes legal as well.^[127]
  • A law requiring all single-occupancy bathrooms to be gender-neutral goes into effect in California, the first state to adopt such legislation.^[128]
  • British Secretary of Education Justine Greening announces that Sex and Relationship Education will be made compulsory in all English schools by 2019.^[129]
• April 25 — The Danish Parliament ratifies legislation to legalize same-sex marriage in the Faroe Islands.^[130]
• May 2 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Guernsey.^[131]
• May 5 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Bermuda following a landmark supreme court case.^[132]
• July 16 — The Israeli government announces that gay couples will not be allowed to adopt in Israel.^[133]
• July 26 — Donald Trump announces a ban on transgender people serving in the United States military.^[134]
• August 4 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Tristan da Cunha.
• September 1 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Malta.^[135] A bill for legalization was passed by the Parliament on 12 July and signed by the President on 1 August.^[136]
• October 1 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Germany.^[137] A bill for legalization was passed by the Bundestag on 30 June, and by the Bundesrat on 7 July.^{[138] [139]} It was signed by President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on 20 July.^[140]
• December 7 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Australia.^[141]
• December 11 — Despite US president Donald Trump's opposition, a federal judge rules that transgender people will be allowed to enlist in the United States military from January 1, 2018.^[142]
• December 12 — The Trump administration appeals the decision of December 11, requesting to stop transgender enlistment in the United States military.^[143]

• April 12 — Trinidad and Tobago's High Court decriminalizes same-sex sexual activity.^{[144] [145]}
• June 1 — Same-sex marriage is no longer legal in Bermuda.
• June 6 — The Supreme Court of Bermuda strikes down the ban on same-sex marriage five days after the ban goes into effect. A stay is implemented, allowing the Government time to respond.^{[146] [147]}
• July 1 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Jersey.^[148]
• September 6 — The Indian Supreme Court decriminalizes homosexuality, striking down part of Section 377.^{[149] [150]}
• November 15 — The parliament of San Marino allows civil unions and stepchild adoptions for homosexual couples.^[151]

• January 1 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Austria.^[152]
• January 23 — Angola decriminalizes homosexuality.^[153]
• May 17 — Taiwan becomes the first state in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage.^[154]
• April 22 — The Madras high court grants marriage rights to transgender women under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.^[155]
• June 11 — Botswana decriminalizes homosexuality.^[156]
• June 13 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Ecuador.^[157]
• August 13 — The Tamil Nadu state of India becomes the first place in Asia to ban sex selective surgeries on intersex infants and children.^{[158] [159] [160] [161]}
• October 22 — Legislation to recognize same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland is passed by parliament, taking effect after the 21 October deadline passed without a devolved Northern Ireland government being re-formed.^{[162] [163] [164]}

See also

• Timeline of LGBT history – timeline of events from 12,000 BCE to present
• LGBT rights by country or territory – current legal status around the world
• LGBT social movements
• List of years in LGBT rights

Notes and References

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3. News: Republicans slowly warming to gay marriage. The Washington Post. Rachel. Weiner. 25 June 2012.
4. News: Inter-American Court endorses same-sex marriage; Costa Rica reacts. 10 October 2018. Tico Times.
5. News: UN issues first resolution condemning discrimination against gay people. London. The Guardian. 17 June 2011.
6. Web site: Analysis: The global impact of Obama's support for gay marriage. GlobalPost. 13 March 2015.
7. News: Halloran. Liz. With Repeal Of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' An Era Ends. NPR. 20 September 2011. 30 November 2012.
8. News: Pentagon ready to allow gays to serve openly. The Washington Post. Ed. O'Keefe. Craig. Whitlock. 22 July 2011.
9. News: Ireland says Yes to same-sex marriage. RTE. 24 May 2015.
10. News: Ireland's first gay prime minister Leo Varadkar formally elected . McDonald . Henry . 14 June 2017 . The Guardian . 18 December 2017 . en-GB. 0261-3077.
11. News: Ed Pilkington. Caitlyn Jenner: transgender community has mixed reactions to Vanity Fair reveal. The Guardian. 2 June 2015. 7 June 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160609015249/https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2015/jun/02/caitlyn-jenner-transgender-response-vanity-fair. 9 June 2016. mdy-all.
12. News: Crary . David . Boy Scouts of America U.S. News Baptist Boy Scouts faring well a year after easing ban on gay adults . 28 January 2019 . Associated Press. . July 23, 2016.
13. Web site: Transgender children welcomed by the Girl Scouts of America. Imperfectparent.com. 26 October 2011. 6 November 2012.
14. News: Episcopal Church Takes Bold Step On Transgender Priests. Huffington Post. Jaweed. Kaleem. 9 July 2012.
15. Web site: 'Homosexual propaganda' law signals latest Russian Crackdown . Kovalyova . Albina . July 27, 2013 . NBC News . October 1, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131220144004/http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/07/27/19699629-homosexual-propaganda-law-signals-latest-russian-crackdown . 20 December 2013.
16. News: Anti-Gay Law Stirs Fears in Russia. The New York Times. Michael. Schwirtz. 29 February 2012.
17. Web site: China bans same-sex romance from TV screens. CNN. 3 March 2016. 10 October 2018.
18. News: Trump bans transgender people in military. 26 July 2017. BBC News. 18 December 2017. en-GB.
19. News: Trump and Transgender Rights, What Just Happened?. 23 Feb 2017. NPR.
20. O'Donnabhain v. Commissioner. 134. T.C.. No. 4. United States Tax Court. February 2, 2010. http://www.ustaxcourt.gov/InOpHistoric/ODonnabhain.TC.WPD.pdf. July 25, 2010 .
21. News: Lavoie . Denise. Case backs need for sex-change surgery . February 3, 2010 . Associated Press via the Boston Globe . December 12, 2010 . The Boston Globe.
22. Web site: Fiji first Pacific Island nation with colonial-era sodomy laws to formally decriminalise homosexuality . March 4, 2010 . . December 13, 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100929070435/http://www.unaids.org/en/KnowledgeCentre/Resources/FeatureStories/archive/2010/20100303_Fiji.asp . September 29, 2010 .
23. News: Chand . Shalveen . Same sex law decriminalised . https://archive.today/20130106214223/http://www.fijitimes.com.fj/story.aspx?id=140812 . dead . January 6, 2013 . February 26, 2010 . . December 13, 2010 .
24. News: Mexico City's gay marriage law takes effect . . March 4, 2010 . December 12, 2010.
25. News: Holman. John. Anger at Mexico's gay marriage law. Al Jazeera.net. March 6, 2010. July 22, 2010.
26. Web site: Recommendation CM/Rec(2010)5 of the Committee of Ministers to member states on measures to combat discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity. Council of Europe Committee of Ministers. March 31, 2010. July 22, 2010.
27. News: Wockner . Rex . Council of Europe passes 'historic' LGBT recommendations . April 15, 2010 . . January 9, 2020 .
28. Web site: AR aprova diploma que permite a homossexuais dar sangue. diariodigital.sapo.pt. 2016-02-13. https://web.archive.org/web/20151122141546/http://diariodigital.sapo.pt/news.asp?id_news=444476. November 22, 2015. dead. mdy-all.
29. News: Hatton . Barry . Portugal's president ratifies gay marriage law . Associated Press . May 17, 2010 . May 17, 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100520075713/http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ik3aX3N0ru0tZv_wqU87GX6lm4lwD9FOPSSO0 . May 20, 2010 . dead . mdy .
30. News: Portugal's president to ratify same-sex marriage law . May 17, 2010 . BBC . December 11, 2010.
31. Web site: Memorandum for the heads of executive departments and agencies: Extension of benefits to same-sex domestic partners of federal employees . White House Office of the Press Secretary . June 2, 2010 . December 11, 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170120234003/https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-office/memorandum-heads-executive-departments-and-agencies-federal-benefits-and-non-discri . January 20, 2017 . live .
32. News: Arce . Dwyer . Obama extends additional benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees . June 3, 2010 . JURIST . December 11, 2010.
33. Web site: PM Marries with New Marital Law. Iceland Review Online. June 27, 2010. July 22, 2010. March 14, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120314143728/http://www.icelandreview.com/icelandreview/daily_news/?cat_id=16567&ew_0_a_id=364331. dead.
34. Perry v. Schwarzenegger, 704 F.Supp.2d 921. Accessed December 12, 2010.
35. News: Dolan . Maura . Judge strikes down Prop. 8, allows gay marriage in California [Updated] ]. L.A. Now . Los Angeles Times . August 4, 2010 . December 12, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20101206022635/http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2010/08/prop8-gay-marriage.html. December 6, 2010 . live.
36. News: . August 16, 2010 . August 16, 2010 . California Gay Marriage Remains Banned During Appeal . Joel Rosenblatt and Edvard Pettersson . https://web.archive.org/web/20100819214917/http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-08-16/california-gay-marriage-remains-banned-during-appeal.html. August 19, 2010 . dead.
37. News: Dennett. Harley. Let them serve: Defence drops ban on transgender soldiers. Crikey. September 15, 2010. December 12, 2010.
38. Web site: Tasmania to recognise same-sex marriage . September 29, 2010 . ABC . October 1, 2021.
39. News: Obama Signs Repeal of Ban on Gays in Military, Says Law Strengthens U.S . Bloomberg . Roger . Runningen . December 22, 2010. December 22, 2010 .
40. Web site: Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Passes in the House . Condon . Stephanie . CBS . https://web.archive.org/web/20101217021504/https://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20025809-503544.html . December 17, 2010.
41. Web site: Senate votes to repeal ban on gays openly serving in military . CNN . December 18, 2010 . October 1, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110106200012/http://articles.cnn.com/2010-12-18/politics/senate.dadt_1_service-members-senate-votes-repeal-ban?_s=PM%3APOLITICS . January 6, 2011.
42. News: Partnership laws come into force . Cullen . Paul . January 1, 2011 . The Irish Times . October 1, 2021 . October 22, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121022213340/http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2011/0101/breaking25.html . dead .
43. Web site: Illinois Civil Unions Law: Governor Quinn Will Sign Historic Legislation Today . January 31, 2011 . Huffpost . October 1, 2021.
44. Web site: Illinois governor legalizes civil unions for gays, lesbians . Winter . Michael . January 31, 2011 . USA Today . October 1, 2021.
45. Web site: 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell': Navy OKs Bases, Chaplains for Same-Sex Marriages After Repeal . Dwyer . Devin . May 10, 2011 . ABC News . October 1, 2021.
46. Web site: U.S. Department of Labor Policy on Equal Employment Opportunity . April 2011 . United States Department of Labor . October 1, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110504022729/http://www.dol.gov/oasam/programs/crc/crc-internal/eeo.htm . May 4, 2011.
47. Web site: New York Senate Passes Chapter Amendment . Maldonado . Elisha . June 24, 2011 . International Business Times . October 1, 2021.
48. Web site: New York Allows Same-Sex Marriage, Becoming Largest State to Pass Law . Confessore . Nicholas . Hakim . Danny . June 24, 2011 . The New York Times . October 1, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110626145358/https://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/25/nyregion/gay-marriage-approved-by-new-york-senate.html . June 26, 2011.
49. Web site: G.O.P. Senators Are Stalled in Talks on Marriage Bill . Confessore . Nicholas . Hakim . Danny . June 15, 2011 . The New York Times . October 1, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110619070935/https://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/16/nyregion/gop-senators-stalled-in-talks-on-gay-marriage-bill.html . June 19, 2011.
50. Web site: State Senate Approves Religious Amendments, Undertakes Vote On Same-Sex Marriage Bill . June 24, 2011 . NY1 . October 1, 2021 . https://archive.today/20120910092638/http://www.ny1.com/content/top_stories/141611/state-senate-approves-religious-amendments--undertakes-vote-on-same-sex-marriage-bill . September 10, 2012.
51. Web site: NY Gov. Cuomo signs gay marriage law . Stamford Advocate . June 27, 2011 . October 1, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110628141248/http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/NY-Gov-Cuomo-signs-gay-marriage-law-1439604.php . June 28, 2011.
52. News: Confessore . Nicholas . Barbaro . Michael . New York Allows Same-Sex Marriage, Becoming Largest State to Pass Law . 28 January 2019 . New York Times . June 24, 2011.
53. News: It's official: 'Don't ask don't tell' is history . Sargent . Greg . September 19, 2011 . The Washington Post . October 1, 2021.
54. Web site: Queensland parliament passes same-sex bill . November 30, 2011 . ABC . October 1, 2021.
55. Web site: World's First Full-Time Gay Male Leader: Belgium's Elio Di Rupo . Broverman . Neal . December 6, 2011 . Advocate . October 1, 2021.
56. News: California Proposition 8 Same-Sex-Marriage Ban Ruled Unconstitutional . Barnes . Robert . February 7, 2012 . The Washington Post . October 6, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120215044916/https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/calif-same-sex-marriage-ban-ruled-unconstitutional/2012/02/07/gIQAMNwkwQ_story.html . February 15, 2012.
57. Web site: N Carolina deals a blow. www.aljazeera.com.
58. Web site: Избранный президент Николае Тимофти промульгировал Закон об обеспечении равенства . Russian . May 28, 2012 . Moldnews . October 1, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131014064019/http://moldnews.md/rus/news/48222 . October 14, 2013.
59. Web site: Defense of Marriage Act Ruled Unconstitutional by Court . Jeffrey . Don . Dolmetsch . Chris . June 1, 2012 . Bloomberg . October 1, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120604034258/http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-05-31/defense-of-marriage-act-unconstitutional-appeals-court-says . June 4, 2012.
60. Web site: Brydum . Sunnivie . Mexico Supreme Court Strikes Down Marriage Ban . 5 December 2012 . Advocate.com . 12 December 2012.
61. News: Maryland Rings in New Year With Marriage Equality. The Advocate.
62. News: Gay marriage: MPs back bill despite Conservative backbench opposition. BBC News. 5 February 2013. 5 March 2013.
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