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May 30, 2012 · Cambridge, MA

GLADHour: Happy Hour for Fans of GLAD

June 9, 2012 · Boston, MA

March with GLAD at Boston Pride

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June 9, 2012 · Boston, MA

Volunteer with GLAD at Boston Pride

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May 17, 2012

Anti-Bullying Bill Passes in Maine Legislature

The Maine Legislature voted late yesterday to pass a revised version of the anti-bullying bill, LD 1237, by a vote of 32 to 2 in the Senate, and 128 … Read More →

May 14, 2012

RI Gov Chafee Issues Order for State Agencies to Recognize Marriages of Same-sex Couples

Today Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee (I) issued an executive order directing state agencies to recognize the marriages of the state’s same-sex … Read More →

May 9, 2012

GLAD Responds to President Obama’s Support for the Freedom to Marry for Same-Sex Couples

The following statement is from Mary Bonauto, the director of the Civil Rights Project at Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD):

“President … Read More →

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Pending • Representing Plaintiff(s)

A.E.H. v. M.R.

GLAD is serving as lead appellate counsel in this case before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) concerning the parentage of two children … Read More →

Victory • Amicus

Patino v. Birken Manufacturing Co.

GLAD and the Connecticut Employment Lawyers Association (CELA) applaud a May 4, 2012 ruling from the Connecticut Supreme Court that employers can be … Read More →

Victory • Amicus

Nolan v. Labree

Addressing the issue of parentage in gestational surrogate births for the first time, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court on May 3, 2012 ruled that … Read More →

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March 23, 2012

Liberty and Justice for All: Marriage Equality Wins (Again) in New Hampshire

By Janson Wu

On March 21, 2012, the Republican-controlled New Hampshire House of Representatives fought back a repeal of marriage equality by a vote of 211 to 116. Staff Attorney Janson Wu, who served on the steering committee of the campaign to fight repeal, shares his thoughts on this incredible victory.

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Added March 8, 2012

A Supportive State Doesn’t Compensate for DOMA’s Discrimination

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For Joel and Tracy, marriage means going about the business of day-to-day life together – they made their weekly trip to Costco after their wedding – and giving back to their community in Norfolk, which has been very supportive of the couple. The federal government, unfortunately, is not as supportive of Joel and Tracy’s marriage as their community. DOMA prevents them from filing their federal taxes jointly, so they paid an extra $12,000 in taxes last year alone. The tax bill was a disturbing reminder of the inequality to which Joel and Tracy are subject despite their legal marriage.

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