The Daughers of Bilitis was the first lesbian rights group founded in the US. It was founded in San Francisco by a group of like-minded women and their partners in 1955. The DOB also produced and published its own newspaper titled The Ladder. This group was an important stepping stone for LGBTQ+ rights in the US because it increased awareness and acceptance for LGBTQ+ people. Their journey wasn't easy as they faced surveillance of the CIA, FBI, and local police. However, they soon became a national organization with thousands of members around the US. 

Both the DOB and the Women's Protective and Provident League were groups founded by women, for women, to protect the rights of women. The WPPL was a union meant to protect the rights of women in the workplace and ensure they had a safe job. The DOB was created to provide a safe place for lesbians to gather and discuss their rights. Both of these groups were the first of many and provided a starting point for future groups with similar ideals. 

Sources:https://guides.loc.gov/lgbtq-studies/before-stonewall/daughters-of-bilitis

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