Jimmy Carter: The President Who Paved the Way for Gay Rights Progress
2024-12-30
NBC News
During his presidency from 1977 to 1981, Jimmy Carter took initial steps towards advancing gay rights, a significant move in a time when same-sex intimacy was outlawed in over two dozen states and gay marriage was unimaginable. Although progress was slow, Carter's efforts marked a pivotal moment in the fight for LGBTQ+ equality, laying the groundwork for future generations to continue the push for human rights and social justice. Key milestones in the LGBTQ+ rights movement were slowly being achieved, with gay rights advocacy and activism gaining momentum.