SAGE News Clips: Pride ParadeDescription: Thousands of people lined the streets for gay pride parades in coast-to-coast events that took both celebratory and political tones, the latter a reaction to what some see as new threats to gay rights in the Trump era. In a year when leaders are anxious about the president's agenda, parade organizers in New York and San Francisco were more focused on protest. Activists have been galled by the Trump administration's rollback of federal guidance advising school districts to let transgender students use the bathrooms and locker rooms of their choice. The Republican president also broke from Democratic predecessor Barack Obama's practice of issuing a proclamation in honor of Pride Month.Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once
you've signed in, scroll to page 312, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:Beginning in 2000, the marriage equality movement turned to the court system to advocate for equality. What was its first major victory in 2004?
A. New York became the first state to legalize gay marriage.
B. Massachusetts became the first state to legalize gay marriage.
C. Vermont became the first state to legalize gay marriage.
D. Maine became the first state to legalize gay marriage.
Answer: B
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