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Presents the history of the rights of LGBTQ people in the United States, and explores the ways in which LGBTQ people experience bias. Highlights how LGBTQ people face discrimination in the United States, and includes color photographs, a glossary, and additional resources.
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We're not alone. In fact, we never were. Because if you mess with one queer, you mess with us all. Voices 4 founder and LGBTQIAA+ activist Adam Eli offers a candid and compassionate introduction to queer responsibility. In this humorous and hopeful piece, he calls on his Jewish faith to underline how kindness and support within the queer community can lead to a stranger global conscience.
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"A[n] . . . illustrated children's book about the fight for queer rights. . . [covering] Stonewall, . . . the impassioned speeches of bold activists Karl Ulrichs and Audre Lorde and the birth of Pride and queer pop culture. [This] . . . middle grade children's book charts the dramatic rise of the LGBTQ+ rights movement, and celebrates the courageous individuals who stood up and demanded recognition"--Provided by publisher.
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Narrative about the civil rights of African Americans, Native Americans, American women, immigrants, prisoners, and gays and lesbians, this resource immerses readers in the historical events that helped win and protect basic freedoms under the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
7) LGBTQ rights
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"From the Compton's Cafeteria and Stonewall riots in the 1960s, to the decriminalization of homosexuality, and marriage rights, this thoughtful title examines the continuing fight for LGBTQ human and legal rights. Using fascinating primary and secondary source material, readers will gain insight into this evolving rights movement and be encouraged to think critically about the concepts of rights and freedoms in democratic societies. The effects of...
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"Whether they may be gay, trans, or queer, in recent decades a growing number of high school and college age members of the LGBTQ community have become societal activists fighting for equal rights and treatment. In whatever manner they may choose to stand up for themselves, all of these young activists have the same basic motivation. Namely, LGBTQ people still are not always treated equally to and with the same amount of respect as straight people...
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LGBTQ Rights and the Law explores the history of legislation affecting the LGBTQ community, including the proposed ban on transgender soldiers. It also explores the lives of the people who have challenged anti-LGBTQ legislation and made a difference for LGBTQ people in America.
10) Growing up LGBTQ
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"Growing Up LGBTQ explores what life is like for adolescents in the LGBTQ community, including topics like coming out, bullying and discrimination in school, and mental health. It also examines the creation of community and found family for LGBTQ people. Features include a glossary, further readings, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Publisher's website.