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Same-sex marriage becomes banned.

The Cuban Constitution does not ban same sex marriage, but other statutory laws do prohibit it. Zina, which means sex outside of marriage, was technically punishable by the death penalty under Sharia law.

However, until 2017, gender recognition elsewhere generally varied by province and territory. Trans Louisianans must also petition the court for a change on their birth certificates while other documents don’t require a court order.

Gender-affirming care becomes restricted.

Bosnia and Herzegovina provides for hormone replacement but not sex reassignment surgery.

Gender-affirming care becomes restricted.

Until 2012, there was no gender affirming care provided in Montenegro, forcing trans people to go abroad for such procedures, despite it not being banned either.

Gender-affirming care becomes legal.

Gender-affirming care is legal in Croatia, however it is very difficult to access.

“You can’t say that you want progress or change for one group and not for another. It was reported in 2015 that applications for change of sex are done on a case-by-case basis and are not problematic, as long as a person can provide medical reports of their sex change, which includes undergoing sex reassignment surgery.

The government has until October 27, 2025, to implement appropriate legislation. In 1996, Member of Parliament (MP) Abdullah Tarmugi made an announcement that individuals who have undergone surgery could marry someone of the opposite sex. The street is the place where, when you go there, you know you're out of your closet."

Folsom Prison, a gay bar at 1898 Folsom Street at 15th Street, 1976.

Photo: Max Kirkeberg Collection, diva.sfsu.edu

Originally published in Black Sheets magazine

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The next night he might "butch it up" in leather drag to go prowling along Folsom. Gay columnists of the period were surprised but delighted by the emergence of the Castro Street area as a gathering spot for gay culture. There were many legal formulas available to do so until 1998.

Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (indefinite deferral).

Following Canadian Blood Services guidelines.

Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (indefinite deferral).

Following Canadian Blood Services guidelines.

Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (indefinite deferral).

Following Canadian Blood Services guidelines.

Gender-affirming care becomes restricted.

In 1977, Montenegro legalized sterilization, which de facto meant legalizing sex reassignment surgery, however, medical records regarding transsexualism had to be obtained abroad.

Gender-affirming care becomes restricted.

In 1977, Croatia legalized sterilization, which de facto meant legalizing sex reassignment surgery, however, medical records regarding transsexualism had to be obtained abroad.

Gender-affirming care becomes restricted.

In 1977, Bosnia and Herzegovina legalized sterilization, which de facto meant legalizing sex reassignment surgery, however, medical records regarding transsexualism had to be obtained abroad.

Gender-affirming care becomes restricted.

In 1977, Australia legalized sterilization, which de facto meant legalizing sex reassignment surgery, however, medical records regarding transsexualism had to be obtained abroad.

Homosexual activity becomes illegal (other penalty).

In 1977 Sodomy was illegal in all 50 states, Arkansas had laws against sodomy.

Right to change legal gender becomes legal, but requires surgery.

Trans people can change their legal gender based on a clause from the Births, Marriages and Deaths Registration Act 81 of 1963 under an amendment passed in 1974. It doesn’t happen that way.”

Noble experienced such harassment—from bomb threats to being spat upon by an eighty-five-year-old man—that at one point she campaigned protected by state troopers.

The reform took effect on 1 January 1983, finally ending Portugal’s legal persecution of homosexuality.

Same-sex marriage becomes banned.

Article 1 of Law No. 1 of the Year 1974 on Marriage states unequivocally that marriage is "a physical and spiritual bond between a man and a woman as husband and wife, having the purpose of establishing a happy and lasting family founded on the Belief in God Almighty", effectively banning same-sex marriage in Indonesia.

Serving openly in military becomes illegal.

In 1974, the ban on homosexuality in the military became official in Australia when the services of the ADF adopted consistent rules persecuting gay and lesbian soldiers, whether real or suspected, having them subjected to witch-hunts, surveillance, secret searches and intimidating interviews.

Homosexual activity becomes legal.

In 1974, Ohio repealed its sodomy and solicitation laws.

This offense is punishable by a prison sentence of up to one year, a fine of up to L$1000, or both. We got up into drag and came into the City. In 2004, Montana’s voters approved Initiative 96, which was a constitutional amendment stating that only marriages between one man and one woman should be valid or recognized.

Gender-affirming care becomes restricted.

In 1976, Philippines legalized sterilization, which de facto meant legalizing sex reassignment surgery, however, medical records regarding transsexualism had to be obtained abroad.

Equal age of consent becomes equal.

The age of consent is 18 for both same-sex couples and opposite-sex couples.

Homosexual activity becomes legal.

The 1975 Consenting Adult Sex Bill (CA Assembly Bill 489) legalised same-sex sexual activity.

Equal age of consent becomes equal.

Age of consent is 15 regardless of sexual orientation; 18 for special cases between two individuals where one is in custody of the other, or who gives consent in the presence of the other's "abusing superior age or experience."