1997 in LGBTQ rights

none 1997 LGBT rights This is a list of notable events in the history of LGBT rights that took place in the year 1997. Events Sodomy is decriminalized in the People's Republic of China.Gay pride in China? Yes and no Emily Rauhala http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/china-and-its-neighbors/090615/gay-pride-china-sort GlobalPost June 15, 2009 May 22, 2012 Fiji becomes the second country in the world whose constitution explicitly protects against discrimination based on sexual orientation, although the Fijian government does not invalidate or repeal its sodomy laws.Fijians fighting for equal rights Staff writer Staff writer http://www.starobserver.com.au/new-south-wales-news/2009/11/03/fijians-fighting-for-equal-rights/17762 Sydney Star Observer November 3, 2009 May 22, 2012 U.S. state of Maine bans sexual orientation discrimination in the private sector. The ban is later repealed in a referendum.Gay Alliance seeks 2000 vote on discrimination Emmet Meara https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=gcMgAAAAIBAJ&sjid=pGoFAAAAIBAJ&pg=1456,4939057&dq=maine+sexual+orientation+discrimination+1997&hl=en Sun Journal May 27, 1999 May 22, 2012 U.S. state of New Hampshire bans sexual orientation discrimination in the private sector.American Topics Staff writer Staff writer http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-3845169.html https://web.archive.org/web/20160316201559/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-3845169.html usurped March 16, 2016 International Herald Tribune June 9, 1997 May 22, 2012 HighBeam Research subscription April 30 — Ellen DeGeneres's character Ellen Morgan comes out as gay in "The Puppy Episode", seen by 42 million viewers.Ellen through the ages: a chronicle of her rise to fame and lesbo fortune Rachel Shatto http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-188646337.html https://web.archive.org/web/20110228022358/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-188646337.html usurped February 28, 2011 Curve November 1, 2008 May 22, 2012 HighBeam Research subscription July 2 — District judge Eugene Nickerson in Abel v. United States of America, a challenge to "don't ask, don't tell", rules that the law in its entirety violates the First and Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution. Abel v. United States of America 94 CV 0974 United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York 1997-07-02 Judge rejects policy on gays; Military's 'don't ask, don't tell' is ruled unconstitutional Lyle Denniston https://www.baltimoresun.com/1997/07/03/judge-rejects-policy-on-gays-militarys-dont-ask-dont-tell-is-ruled-unconstitutional-an-appeal-is-likely-decision-in-ny-has-implications-beyond-armed-forces/ The Baltimore Sun July 3, 1997 May 22, 2012 October 3 — In Ontario, Canada court rules that the Government of Ontario's Insurance Act must include same-sex partners in its definition of spouse.http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/5289ETOC.asp Applying for permanent residence from within Canada: Spouse or common-law partner in Canada class (IMM 5289) Department of Citizenship and Immigration Canada Department of Citizenship and Immigration Canada April 17, 2012 May 23, 2012 November 25 — Homosexuality is decriminalized in Ecuador following a landmark decision handed down by the Constitutional Tribunal.Ecuador-Rights: Homosexuals Fight For Decriminalization Mario Gonzalez http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-3657238.html https://web.archive.org/web/20160307153945/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-3657238.html usurped March 7, 2016 Inter Press Service July 24, 1997 May 23, 2012 HighBeam Research subscription December Annise Parker is elected as an at-large member of the Houston City Council alongside mayoral candidate Lee P. Brown.Houston mayor calls swearing-in milestone for gays Michael Graczyk http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2010694670_apushoustonmayor.html The Seattle Times January 4, 2010 May 23, 2012 2 — David Catania becomes the first openly gay or lesbian person to be elected to the city council of Washington, D.C.Don't dis Washington, D.C. Ben Wattenburg https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=OBpCAAAAIBAJ&sjid=m6oMAAAAIBAJ&pg=5780,4873411&dq=david+cantania+1997+washington+dc&hl=en The Daily News December 17, 1997 May 23, 2012 10 — The Constitution Review Committee in Florida votes 6–2 to reject adding sexual orientation as a criterion for protection in the state constitution.https://books.google.com/books?id=gjcUFK4RZNcC Gay and Lesbian Rights: A Reference Handbook, 2nd Edition: A Reference Handbook, Second Edition Ph.D David E. Newton 2009-10-27 ABC-CLIO 9781598843071 en 16 — In New Zealand, the court of appeal rules unanimously not to grant same-sex couples the right to marry.Homosexuals and Immigration: Developments in the United States and Abroad James R. Edwards Jr. http://www.cis.org/Immigration%2526Homosexuals-PolicyTowardHomosexuals Center for Immigration Studies May 1999 May 23, 2012 17 — In the U.S. state of New Jersey, same-sex couples are given the right to jointly adopt children.Accord Lets Gay Couples Adopt Jointly Ronald Smothers https://www.nytimes.com/1997/12/18/nyregion/accord-lets-gay-couples-adopt-jointly.html The New York Times December 18, 1997 May 23, 2012 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 References Category:1990s in LGBTQ rights Category:1997 in LGBTQ history