A bit confusing for me who didn't know all the court cases and history of the Gay Rights movement, I learned to tolerate any frustration and read on to get an idea of what was going on. The story of gay rights. begins in the late 1800s when people migrating to cities to work have options to live in rooming houses segregated by sex. While acts of sodomy have always of occurred more people discover they prefer to have sex and live their lives together though they are the same sex. The word homosexual is first created in Germany and small sections of cities create communities. The population is considered sinful by religion and laws in the US are often taken from the church. Most try to keep hidden and live normal lives to keep covered. Prohibition is a time when gays feel protected and can be more open as many laws are disregarded. When Prohibition is repealed States make regulatory laws and gays are more restricted than before. Gay men are forced from jobs during the Cold War as they could be blackmailed by the enemy and are considered UnAmerican. The 60s brings more freedom,the 70s more hate. AIDS strikes and gays must press the government for help. More are spurred to fight for their rights such as Larry Kramer and ACT UP. The story goes right through to the present where gays have endured such outright hate that they force themselves to fight harder and have won many battles. This book tells a good story which I found really valuable.