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Prior to the 1960's gay people could only adopt if they were closeted. Starting in the late 60's gay people began to demand the right to adopt. Openly gay people have only been able to adopt since the 1980's.

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Prior to the 1960's gay people could only adopt if they were closeted. Starting in the late 60's gay people began to demand the right to adopt. See related links for more information.

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Gay people have always been able to adopt. But openly gay people have only been able to adopt since the 1980's.

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Gay people have always been able to adopt. But openly gay people have only been able to adopt since the 1980's.


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