The Gay Activists Alliance

The Gay Activists Alliance, founded in 1969, was a prominent organization committed to advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and equality. Formed in response to dissatisfaction with existing groups, it focused on direct action, political advocacy, and raising awareness about discrimination and violence faced by gay people. Based primarily in New York City, the alliance worked to influence public policy, promote social acceptance, and fight for legal reforms, such as decriminalizing homosexuality and securing anti-discrimination protections. Its activism helped lay the groundwork for broader LGBTQ+ rights movements in the United States.