In 1918 women first got the right On the 3 of April 2021, Arkansas to vote. became the first of 33 states to outlaw gender-affirming In 1941 President Rosevelt issued treatment to minors. the Executive Order 8802, opening up job opportunities to people of Although it can seem like we different races. still have so far to go, I believe that in the past year, society In 1969 the Stonewall riots has come together; although took place. 20 years later the we’ve been so far apart. We have Stonewall foundation was set up, evolved away from our outdated, petitioning for LGBTQ+ rights. discriminatory ideas, and united. We’ve come together to fight for These are just a few notable change. events in history. Looking back can help us see how far we’ve On the 20 of April 2021 Derek come. It can help us learn from Chauvin was found guilty of our mistakes, and relive the great second degree murder, third triumphs of the past. However, it degree murder and manslaughter. can also make us see how far we still have to go. The majority of Poles disagree with the anti-abortion law, and On the 25 of May 2020 George protests took place in Krakow Floyd, a black man, was killed and Warsaw immediatley after after Derek Chauvin, white police the law came into place. officer, knelt on his neck for 9 minutes. There has been much outcry about the anti-trans laws On the 3 of February 2021 a Polish from governors, human rights anti-abortion law came into campaigners and more. enforcement.
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