Society for Individual Rights

The Society for Individual Rights (SIR) was a civil rights organization founded in 1964 to advocate for LGBTQ+ equality and fight discrimination. It aimed to promote awareness, acceptance, and legal rights for gay men and lesbians, particularly in California. SIR organized community events, published educational materials, and worked to advance social and political change. Over time, it contributed to the broader movement for LGBTQ+ civil rights in the United States.